How do i solve for x in this matrix?

Solve the equation by completing the square. x^2+2x=17

Me! i will mark brainliest! i don't get polynomials and all that other stuff. so this question is really hard. multiply and simplify.(x - 4) (x^2 – 5x – 6)show your

Situation: . find the substance's half-life, in days. round your answer to the nearest tenth. a 11 gram sample of a substance that's used to treat thyroid disorders has a k. value of 0.1247. enter the correct answer n - noekt done no - initial mass (at time t = 0) n - mass at timet k a positive constant that depends on the substance itself and on the units used to measure time t= time, in days