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  • 05-05-2020
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What are the solutions of the equation (x + 2)2 – 2(x + 2) – 15 = 0? Use u substitution to solve.

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ghanami
ghanami ghanami
  • 05-05-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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(x + 2)2 – 2(x + 2) – 15 = 0

let : t= x+2

t²-2t-15 =0

(t-5)(t+3)=0

t-5=0  or t+3=0

t=5 or t=-3

but  : t =x+2  

if : t=5    x+2 =5   so : x=3

if : t= -3     x+2 = -3   so : x= -5

conclusion two solutions : 3  , -5

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