The tip of a 9 centimeter long minute hand on a clock moves i
cm in 20 minutes.

Solve the x in the equation x^2+14x+17=-96

The spotter on the ground is standing beneath the safety net. what is his distance from the base of the platform, to the nearest meter? 3 meters, 2 meters, 4 meters, 1 meter?

[10 points, algebra 2]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?