SOLUTION: solve by completing the square. x2 � 4x � 1 = 0

SOLUTION: solve by completing the square. x2 � 4x � 1 = 0

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Question 934056: solve by completing the square.
x2 � 4x � 1 = 0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Early factorization any coefficient due to the term is unnecessary here, because the coefficient is 1. The term to Complete The Square is . Try doing this way:

, added PLUS 1 to both members
, completing the square

and you know what to do from here.
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