Q1 Find the real solutions of the equation by factoring x3
Q1. Find the real solutions of the equation by factoring.
x3 + 4x2 + 4x + 16 = 0
a. {-2, 2, -4}
b. {4}
c. {-4}
d. {6}
Solution
x3 + 4x2 + 4x + 16 = 0
taking out x^2 as common x^2( x +4) +4(x+4) =0
(x^2 +4)(x+4) =0
x= -4 ; x^2 =-4
x = 2i , -2i
Real solution : x = -4
Option C
