Answer:
x= -6
Explanation:
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Distribute
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Distribute
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Distribute
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Multiply by 1
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Combine like terms
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Subtract the numbers
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Move terms to the left side
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Distribute
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Add the numbers
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Combine like terms
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Multiply by 1
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Combine like terms
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Use the quadratic formula
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Evaluate the exponent
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Multiply the numbers
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Subtract the numbers
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Evaluate the square root
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Add zero
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Multiply the numbers
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Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator