Question

What is the solution to the equation m+44-m m²-16

4
m²
?
m = -4
m = -2
m = 2
m = 4

Answer 1

m = -2

Explanation:

-m^3 + 17m + 44 = -(m + 2)(m^2 - 2m - 22)

m + 2 = 0 or m^2 - 2m - 22 = 0

m = -2 or m = 1 ± √23