Question

solve using the quadratic formula: (x-3)(x+1)=-6

Answer 1

First you'll need to multiply it out and move the -6 over to the left side

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

Alright, so what do you get when you do that?

Answer 4

am i foiling it?

Answer 5

yes foil the left side.

Answer 6

x^2-2x-3=6

Answer 7

The 6 is negative,

ok so now add the 6 to both sides so the equation is equal to 0

x^2-2x+3=0

Answer 8

Do you know the quadratic formula?

Answer 9

now plug it in