Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.(x+3)2−4=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Expand and simplify the equation: Expand the squared term and simplify the equation.We start by expanding (x+3)2 and then subtracting 4 from both sides to simplify the equation.(x+3)2−4=0(x+3)(x+3)−4=0x2+6x+9−4=0x2+6x+5=0
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.We need to factor the quadratic equation x2+6x+5=0. We look for two numbers that multiply to 5 and add up to 6.(x+5)(x+1)=0
Solve for x using zero product property: Solve for x using the zero product property.We set each factor equal to zero and solve for x.x+5=0 or x+1=0x=−5 or x=−1
Identify lesser and greater values of x: Identify the lesser and greater values of x.Comparing the two solutions, −5 is less than −1.So, the lesser x is −5 and the greater x is −1.