Question

Homework: Section 11.1 Question 7. Complete the square to find the x-intercepts of the function given by the equation listed. f(x)=x² +34x+104 What are the x-intercepts? **** (Simplify your answer. T

Answer 1

x² + 34x + 104 = 0

x² + 34x = -104

x² + 34x + ((1/2)(34))² = -104 + ((1/2)(34))²

x² + 34x + 17² = -104 + 17²

x² + 34x + 289 = 185

(x + 17)² = 185

x + 17 = +√185

x = -17 + √185