Question

Solve the equation m2 + 6m = –4 using the quadratic formula. A. m = –3±√ 5 B. m = 5±√ 3 C. m = 3±√ 5 D. m = –5±√ 3

Answer 1

Answer: m = –3±√ 5

m=

−b±√b2−4ac

2a

m=

−(6)±√(6)2−4(1)(4)

2(1)

m=

−6±√20

2

m=−3+√5 or m=−3−√5