Answer
$p=-1\pm\sqrt5$
Work Step by Step
We simplify as follows:
$p^{2}+2p=4$
$p^{2}+2p+1=5$
$(p+1)^{2}=5$
$p+1=\pm\sqrt5$
$p=-1\pm\sqrt5$
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 12 - Cumulative Review - Page 913: 39
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