SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square. x^2 + 6x + 2 = 0

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Question 144288: Solve by completing the square.
x^2 + 6x + 2 = 0

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by completing the square:
First, subtract 2 from both sides.
Now complete the square in x by adding the square of half the x-coefficient () to both sides of the equation.
Simplify. Factor the left side.

Now take the square root of both sides.
or Finally, subtract 3.
or

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