SOLUTION: How would I solve for 4y^2+4y+5=0 by completing the square? I would really appreciate it if you could help me out. Thanks

Question 776879: How would I solve for 4y^2+4y+5=0 by completing the square? I would really appreciate it if you could help me out. Thanks
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for 4y^2+4y+5=0 by completing the square
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4y^2 + 4y = -5
4(y^2+y+1) = -5+4*1
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4(y+1)^2 = -1
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(y+1)^2 = -1/4
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y+1 = (1/2)i or y+1 = (-1/2)i
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y = -1 + (1/2)i or y = -1-(1/2)i
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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