Question

How do you solve `-3(x+5)^2+17=2`?

Answer 1

`x = - 5 +- sqrt5`

Explanation:

`- 3(x + 5)^2 + 17 = 2`
`- 3(x + 5)^2 = - 15`
`(x + 5)^2 = 5`
`x + 5 = +- sqrt5`
`x = - 5 +- sqrt5`