To solve the equation \( x^2 + 2x = 3 \), we first rewrite it in standard form:
\[ x^2 + 2x - 3 = 0 \]
Next, we can factor the quadratic equation:
\[ (x + 3)(x - 1) = 0 \]
Setting each factor equal to zero gives us the potential solutions:
- \( x + 3 = 0 \) ⟹ \( x = -3 \)
- \( x - 1 = 0 \) ⟹ \( x = 1 \)
Thus, the solutions are:
- \( x = -3 \)
- \( x = 1 \)
Now, matching this with your provided responses, we have:
Response: \( x = -3, 1 \)
So the correct answer is:
- x equals negative 3 comma 1