SOLUTION: Solve the equation x^2 + 8x + 2 = 0 using both 1. The Quadratic Formula 2. Completing the Square Explain which method you prefer and why. Please kindly help me. I

Question 102040: Solve the equation x^2 + 8x + 2 = 0 using both

1. The Quadratic Formula
2. Completing the Square
Explain which method you prefer and why.
Please kindly help me. I am having problem answering this question.

Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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we can simplify this way and we will have

Completing the Square is the method which I prefer because of the simplicity it offers.

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