Question

Solve for x,x+2(x+4)=44

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -3±3√5

Step-by-step explanation:

x+2(x+4)= 44

x²+6x-36 = 0

x = -b±√b²-4ac/2a

∴ a=1,b=6,c=36

x = -6±√36+144/2

  = -6±√180/2

  =  -6±6√5/2

  =  6(-1±√5)/2

  =  3(-1±√5)

  =   -3±3√5