Question

X² + 72 = -17x
x = [? ], [ ]
Enter smallest solution first

Answer 1

`x = - 8 \: - 9`

Explanation:

`1. \: {x}^(2) + 72 + 17x = 0 \\ 2. \: (x + 8)(x + 9) = 0 \\ 3. \: x = - 8 \: - 9`

Answer 2

Hello,

Explanation:

0=x²+17x+72=x²+8x+9x+72=x(x+8)+9(x+8)=(x+8)(x+9)

x=[-9,-8]