Question

if Y = -X^2 -6x - 8 find the value(s) of x when y =1.

ans choices are

-3
3
o
9
i need help working this problem

Answer 1

So 1=-x^2-6x-8

x^2+6x+9=0
Can you factor that (hint, what is 3+3, and 3x3 ?)