Question

Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest. (x + 1)^2 - 36 = 0 Lesser x=____ Greater x=____

Answer 1

Answer:
`-7\ \text{and}\ 5`

Explanation:

Given

The equation is
`\left(x+1\right)^2-36=0`

Solving it

`\Rightarrow \left(x+1\right)^2=36\\\\\Rightarrow \left(x+1\right)=\pm√(36)\\\\\Rightarrow x+1=\pm6\\\Rightarrow x=-7,5`

So, the lesser value of
`x` is
`-7` and the greater value is
`5`.