Question

Solve the following polynomial equation for x : x2 – 2(a + 2)x + (a + 1) (a + 3) = 0.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a=-1,-3

Step-by-step explanation:

=2(0)-2(a+2)0+(a+1)(a+3)

=(a+1)(a+3)

=a^2+a+3a+3

=a^2+4a+3

=a^2+3a+a+3

=a(a+3)+1(a+3)

=(a+1)(a+3)

a=-1,-3