Math Problem Statement

Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + 6x + 5 = 0.

Solution

The equation shown in the image is:

x2+6x+5=0x^2 + 6x + 5 = 0

with the coefficients identified as a=1a = 1, b=6b = 6, and c=5c = 5.

This is a quadratic equation, and to solve it, we can use the quadratic formula:

x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

Substituting the values of aa, bb, and cc into the formula:

x=6±624(1)(5)2(1)x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{6^2 - 4(1)(5)}}{2(1)} x=6±36202x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 20}}{2} x=6±162x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{16}}{2} x=6±42x = \frac{-6 \pm 4}{2}

This gives two possible solutions:

x1=6+42=22=1x_1 = \frac{-6 + 4}{2} = \frac{-2}{2} = -1 x2=642=102=5x_2 = \frac{-6 - 4}{2} = \frac{-10}{2} = -5

Thus, the solutions are:

x1=1,x2=5x_1 = -1, \quad x_2 = -5

Would you like a deeper explanation or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How do you determine when a quadratic equation has real or complex solutions?
  2. Can you solve a quadratic equation by factoring, and how does it compare to using the quadratic formula?
  3. How do the values of aa, bb, and cc in a quadratic equation influence the shape of its graph?
  4. What is the discriminant of a quadratic equation, and what does it tell you about the solutions?
  5. How can you complete the square to solve a quadratic equation?

Tip: Always check the discriminant b24acb^2 - 4ac before solving. If it's positive, you will have two real solutions, if zero, one real solution, and if negative, complex solutions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations

Formulas

Quadratic Formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

Quadratic Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9