So it's been quite some time since I've used algebra. I started with y= (x+2)(x+1) and I need to express x in terms of y. So far I've done the following
Start
y=(x+2)(x+1)
y=x^2 + 2x + 3x +2
y=x^2 + 5x +2
y - 2=x^ + 5x
y - 2 -5x=x^2
I'm drawling a blank on how to remove the exponent to show the equation further broken down to only have x= on one side. Is this accurate thus far and can you please provide the steps to break down further?
Thank you -