SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square: x^2 + 8x = 14 can someone help me please with this problem? i am having a really hard time trying to figure this out.

Question 601411: Solve the equation by completing the square: x^2 + 8x = 14
can someone help me please with this problem? i am having a really hard time trying to figure this out.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To complete the square, take 1/2 of the
coefficient of the term, square it,
and add it to both sides.

Take the square root of both sides

and also, taking the negative square root,

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