Solve for x: (x2 + 2x + 1) = 25

Explanation

x² + 2x + 1 = 25

x² + 6x - 4x -24= 0

x(x + 6) - 4(x + 6) = 0

(x - 4) - (x + 6) = 0

x = 4 or -6 = -6,4