Completing the sqaure
x^2+14x+34

-7-√15

Step-by-step explanation:

First move the constant to the right hand side and change it's sign

x^2+14x=-34

Then add (14/2)^2 or 7^2 to both sides

x^2+14x+49=-34+49

Then factor the expression

(x+7)^2=-34+49

Then solve (x+7)^2=15

You should get:

x=-√15-7

or

x=√15-7

question: how many people can she serve?

answer: she can serve 16.66666667 people. so she can only give 16 people a complete serving.

question: does she have enough ice cream for her guests?

answer: no. explanation: she only has enough for 16 people to have a full serving. however, she can give a 17th person a partial serving.