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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve x^2+4x+4=-28

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

easiest way to ,solve it is to factorise on the left hand side. the solve for x. You'll end up with 2 complex roots to the question...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There's a few ways to solve...i'll show you how to complete the square... You have to first get the constant to one side. x^2+4x=-32 Then you take the coefficient of 4 and divide by 2. then square that; x^2+4x+4=-28 (x+2)^2=-28

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait...did you need x?

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

the alternative is to add 28 to both sides and use the general quadratic formula... but again, you'll end up with 2 complex roots

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it says solve using any method

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I came up with x^2+4x+28=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Good, now use the quadratic formula, completing the square, or factor!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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