Question

Can someone walk me through this problem?

f(x) x^2 +4x +4

Answer 1

\[x^{2}+4x+4= (x+2)^{2}\]

Answer 2

what you want to do with this function. post the complete question.

Answer 3

I just did.

Answer 4

Are you solving for values that make f(x) zero?

Answer 5

Yeah.

Answer 6

then x=-2

Answer 7

I know what the answer is. I just like to make sure I understand it fully.

Answer 8

ok :)

Answer 9

You should practice converting trinomials to binomials squared.

Answer 10

I already know how to convert trinomials into binomials squared.

Answer 11

Alright, (a + bx)^2 equals what?

Answer 12

(a + bx)(a+bx)

Answer 13

So now that you know how to do that you set both sides individually equal to zero.

Answer 14

And solve for x

Answer 15

Okay, thanks I just needed to make sure. I have a big test coming up.

Answer 16

Yeah, practice can only help you there.

Answer 17

Good luck!

Answer 18

Thanks :)