A student performed the following steps to find the solution to the equation x2+14x+45=0 where did the student go wrong? Step1: factor the polynomial into (x+5) and (x+9) step2: x+5=0 and x-9=0 step 3: x=-5 and x=9 A) in step 3 B) in step 2 C) in step 1 D) the student did not make any mistakes, the solution is correct.

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Camryn Shepard

4 May, 06:49

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Colt Beard · Answer 1

X^2 + 14x + 45 = 0

(x + 5) (x + 9) = 0

x + 5 = 0

x = - 5

x + 9 = 0 < = = = here is the error ... step 2

x = - 9