Question

Solve for x. Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second.

Round to two decimal places.
(x + 8)2 – 7 = 0
smaller x =
larger x

Answer 1

x= -4.5

x= -9/2

I am confused by what you mean when you say: larger and smaller x

Explanation:

2x+16-7=0

2x+9=0

2x=0-9

2x=-9

x=-9/2

x=-4.5