SOLUTION: solve the equation by completing the square: x^2+8x=14

Question 888748: solve the equation by completing the square: x^2+8x=14
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, LinnW:
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This lesson explains everything you need to know - Completing the Square to Solve General Quadratic Equation
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2+8x=14
(8/2)^2 = 4^2 = 16
so
add 16 to each side
x^2+8x+16=30
(x+4)(x+4) = 30
(x+4)^2 = 30
take square root of each side

or

so

or

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