Solve for x: (x2 + 2x + 1) = 25
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
x2 + 2x + 1 = 25
x2 + 6x - 4x -24= 0
x(x + 6) - 4(x + 6) = 0
(x - 4) - (x + 6) = 0
x = 4 or -6 = -6,4
x2 + 2x + 1 = 25
x2 + 6x - 4x -24= 0
x(x + 6) - 4(x + 6) = 0
(x - 4) - (x + 6) = 0
x = 4 or -6 = -6,4