Question

solve the equation 0 = -x^2 - 6x - 9 by factoring. (1 point)
x = 3
x = -\frac{1}{3}, x = 3
x = -3
x = -3, x = 3

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply both sides by -1

$x^{2}+6x + 9=0$

Step2: Factor the quadratic

$(x + 3)^{2}=0$

Step3: Solve for x

$x+3 = 0$ implies $x=-3$

Answer:

$x=-3$