Math Problem Statement
Solve for x in the equation x squared + 11 x + StartFraction 121 Over 4 EndFraction = StartFraction 125 Over 4 EndFraction. x = negative 11 plus-or-minus StartFraction 25 Over 2 EndFraction x = negative eleven-halves plus-or-minus StartFraction 25 Over 2 EndFraction x = negative 11 plus-or-minus StartFraction 5 StartRoot 5 EndRoot Over 2 EndFraction x = negative eleven-halves plus-or-minus StartFraction 5 StartRoot 5 EndRoot Over 2 EndFraction
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Completing the Square
Formulas
Quadratic formula: x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / 2a
Completing the square: (x + p)^2 = q
Theorems
Quadratic formula
Completing the square method
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10