SOLUTION: x^2 + 2x + 2 = 0 I am homeschooled, and I've been working a long time on this question, and my mom finally gave me the answer, but I can't seem to get the steps right. The

Question 422027: x^2 + 2x + 2 = 0
I am homeschooled, and I've been working a long time on this question, and my mom finally gave me the answer, but I can't seem to get the steps right.

The answer is x = -1 + i; x = -1 - 1.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Notice that the quadratic is in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for "x":

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Subtract from to get

Multiply and to get .

Take the square root of to get .

or Break up the expression.

or Break up the fraction for each case.

or Reduce.

So the solutions are or

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