Question

Solve. x2 + 10x = -2

Answer 1

you want to use the formula again, or you want to complete the square?
since \(10\) is even it is actually quicker to complete the square
i can walk you through it if you like, or you can use the formula

Answer 2

probably completely the square /:

Answer 3

k takes just a couple steps
1) what is half of 10?

Answer 4

that would definitely be 5

Answer 5

right (math skillz)
2) what is \(5^2\) ?

Answer 6

now that would definitely be 25

Answer 7

right again
we go from \[ x2 + 10x = -2\] directly to
\[(x+5)^2=-2+25\\
(x+5)^2=23\]

Answer 8

and thats -5 +/- sqrt23 right?

Answer 9

two steps remain
3) take the square root of both sides (don't forget the \(\pm\)
\[x+5=\pm\sqrt{23}\]

Answer 10

yeah what you said
snappy right?

Answer 11

super snappy

Answer 12

you want to make me happy you gotta make is snappy (george clinton)