SOLUTION: xsquared+4x=-3

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Question 37314: xsquared+4x=-3
Answer by fractalier(2101) About Me  (Show Source):
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From x^2 + 4x = -3, we bring the -3 to the left side by adding 3 to both sides and then factor.
x^2 + 4x + 3 = 0
(x + 3)(x + 1) = 0
x = -3 or x = -1