Isaacgwynne Isaacgwynne
  • 07-05-2019
  • Mathematics
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Nancy found that x = 1 is one solution to the quadratic equation (x + 2)2 = a. What is the value of a?

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kudzordzifrancis
kudzordzifrancis kudzordzifrancis
  • 07-05-2019

ANSWER

a=9

EXPLANATION

The given quadratic equation is

[tex] {(x + 2)}^{2} = a[/tex]

If x=1 is a solution, then it must satisfy this equation:

[tex]{(1 + 2)}^{2} = a[/tex]

[tex] {3}^{2} = a[/tex]

[tex]a = 9[/tex]

Therefore the value of 'a' is 9

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amin282
amin282 amin282
  • 16-01-2020

Answer:

answer is A

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