Question

what multiplies to get 3 but adds to get 6..im doing factoring but im stuck on this i came up with nothing??????????????????

Answer 1

So I guess that this is prime. Do you know what are prime expressions?

Answer 2

no ive never heard of it. would you like for me to show you the question they're asking?

Answer 3

Part 1: Solve the following equation using one of the methods listed below. Show all work. (4 points)

Part 2: Using complete sentences, explain why you chose the method you used. (2 points)


Equation:
0 = x2 + 6x + 3



Methods:
Completing the Square
Factoring
Quadratic Formula
Graphing

Answer 4

I think you should use the quadratic formula here.

Answer 5

just curious but why not complete the square?

Answer 6

If you're not able to factor then using the formula is the best choice to confirm.

Answer 7

Oh @JayDS yes!

Answer 8

i choosed the factoring method because im not very skilled in the other choices

Answer 9

But, we can't know what \(\sqrt{3}\) is.

Answer 10

so saying that, if we use the quadratic formula we should get whole number answers without the calc, better not to use it unless stated.

Answer 11

alright im going to try to use quadratic formula and come by with my final answer. would you check it for me then?

Answer 12

yep, no problem.