Question

How do I solve:

p^2+2p+1=49

Please include steps.

Thank you very much!

Answer 1

\[p^2+2p+1=49\]

Answer 2

make it p^2 +2p - 48 = 0

factorise (p + 8)(p-6)=0

then p = -8, 6

Answer 3

yeah its coreect 100%

Answer 4

always make the equation equal to zerp, which means you have to subtract 49 from bothsides and then factor and you'll get two values of x just like campbell_st did

Answer 5

@Delicia she is correct

Answer 6

i mean she/he

Answer 7

Oh, I see. I forgot that I had to make the equation equal to 0, so I was stuck.

Thanks for the help guys! :)