Which of the following is a solution of x² + 14x + 112 = 0? If necessary, round to the nearest hundredth.

A.x = –0.24
B.x = –4.24
C.4.24
D.no solution
I think it is D...?

9 answers

completing the square is very quick here

x² + 14x + 112 = 0
x² + 14x + 49 = -112 +49
(x + 7)^2 = - 63
x+7 = ± √-63 , which is not a real number.

so, you are correct!
Thank you
correct answers?
1(C)=30.25
2(B)=x=-1
3(D)=No Solution
4(B)=8 inches
Correct for 2019 CA
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