Question

Need help solving this please
2x^2 + 11x + 2 = -13

Answer 1

I think I have to add 13 to each side

Answer 2

so it can = 0?

Answer 3

sure that is the right first step. keep going :)

Answer 4

so 2x^2 + 11x + 15 = 0
I don't really know what to do from here

Answer 5

U know how to solve a quadratic eqn: ax^2 + bx + c = 0?

Answer 6

Not really. I think I'm supposed to factor and get two separate equations

Answer 7

but not really sure what steps to take

Answer 8

Well if u dont have the general solution, then yes u will have to try to factor them in....

Answer 9

2x^2 = 2x * x
15 = 15 * 1 or 5 * 3

So u need to figure out how to factor them so u can get 11x...good luck!