SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square ( x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0 )
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Question 702540: Solve the equation by completing the square ( x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0 )
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0
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x^2 + 2x + ? = 24 + ?
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x^2 + 2x + 1 = 24+1
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(x+1)^2 = 25
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x+1 = 5 or x+1 = -5
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x = 4 or x = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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