Step 1 :Given the quadratic equation: \(x^2 + 6x + 9 = 0\)
Step 2 :Use the quadratic formula: \(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}\)
Step 3 :Substitute the coefficients: a = 1, b = 6, and c = 9
Step 4 :Calculate the discriminant: \(\Delta = b^2 - 4ac = 6^2 - 4(1)(9) = 0\)
Step 5 :Since the discriminant is 0, there is only one solution for x.
Step 6 :Find the solution: \(x = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{0}}{2(1)} = -3\)
Step 7 :\(\boxed{x = -3}\)