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Solve for x in the equation x squared + 11 x + StartFraction 121 Over 4 EndFraction = StartFraction 125 Over 4 EndFraction.

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Answer: D is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation: I took the test :)

Solve for x in the equation x squared + 11 x + StartFraction 121 Over 4 EndFraction-example-1
User Gnowoel
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Answer:

x = -13 or 2

Explanation:

x² + 11x + ¹²¹/₄ = ¹²⁵/₄

(x + ¹¹/₂)² = ¹²⁵/₄

x + ¹¹/₂ = ±¹⁵/₂

x = -¹¹/₂ ± ¹⁵/₂

x = -13 or 2

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