Strategy in solving quadratics
Imani and Todd were trying to solve the equation:
22 + 6x + 5 = 8
Imani said, "I can factor the left-hand side ihto (x + 1)(x + 5), so I'll solve using the zero product property."
Todd said, "I can solve by completing the square. If I add 4 to each side, I can rewrite the equation as
(x + 3)2 = 12:
Whose solution strategy would work?
