To solve the equation \( x^2 + 2x = 3 \) using a function graph, we can follow these steps:
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Rewrite the equation: \[ x^2 + 2x - 3 = 0 \] This is now in the standard form of a quadratic equation.
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Define the function: \[ f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 3 \]
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To find the solutions, we need to find the x-intercepts of the graph of the function \( f(x) \) where \( f(x) = 0 \).
Finding X-Intercepts
- We'll find the roots of the quadratic equation using factoring or the quadratic formula.
- The equation factors as: \[ f(x) = (x + 3)(x - 1) \]
- Setting the factored form to zero: \[ (x + 3)(x - 1) = 0 \]
- This gives us the solutions:
- \( x + 3 = 0 \) → \( x = -3 \)
- \( x - 1 = 0 \) → \( x = 1 \)
Conclusion
The solutions to the equation \( x^2 + 2x = 3 \) are \( x = -3 \) and \( x = 1 \).
Therefore, from the given response options, the correct answer is:
- \( x = -3, 1 \)