Final answer:
To expand and factorize the expression (x + 5)² - 16, and solve equations involving A(x)
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the expanded form of A(x), we can use the formula (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b². In this case, a = x and b = 5. So, applying the formula, we have:
A(x) = (x + 5)² - 16
A(x) = x² + 2(5)(x) + 5² - 16
A(x) = x² + 10x + 25 - 16
A(x) = x² + 10x + 9
To find the factored form of A(x), we can use the formula (a + b)(a - b) = a² - b². In this case, a = x + 5 and b = 4. So, applying the formula, we have:
A(x) = (x + 5)(x - 4)
a) To calculate A(-6), we substitute x = -6 into the function: A(-6) = (-6)² + 10(-6) + 9
b) To calculate A(√2), we substitute x = √2 into the function: A(√2) = (√2)² + 10(√2) + 9
c) To solve A(x) = 0, we set x² + 10x + 9 = 0 and solve for x.
d) To solve A(x) = -16, we set x² + 10x + 9 = -16 and solve for x.
e) To solve A(x) = 9, we set x² + 10x + 9 = 9 and solve for x.
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