Question

Determine whether the values -2 and 5 are solutions to the quadratic equation below.

x^2+3x+2=0

(2 points)
Yes, this is a solution. No, this is not a solution.
x=−2


x=5


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Answered by GPT-5 mini
x = -2: Substitute → (-2)^2 + 3(-2) + 2 = 4 - 6 + 2 = 0. Yes, x = -2 is a solution.

x = 5: Substitute → 5^2 + 3(5) + 2 = 25 + 15 + 2 = 42 ≠ 0. No, x = 5 is not a solution.
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