Question

Solve for x in the equation

Answer 1

correct one is second option

Explanation:

do by applying quadratic formula

Answer 2

x = -1 ± √17

Explanation:

x² + 2x + 1 = 17

Subtract 1 form both sides

x² + 2x = 16

complete the square using half the x coefficent, 1) as the complete the square term

(x + 1)² = 16 + 1²

(x + 1)² = 17

Take the square root of both sides

x + 1 = ±√17

Subtract 1 from bot sides

x = -1 ± √17