SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square. x^2 +2x - 63 = 0 I got (7, -9) which doesn't appear to be correct. Can you help me?

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Question 130765: Solve by completing the square.
x^2 +2x - 63 = 0
I got (7, -9) which doesn't appear to be correct. Can you help me?

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2+2x-63=0
x^2+2x =63
x^2+2x+1=63+1
(x+1)^2=64
x+1=+-8
x=-1+-8
x=-9, x=7
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ur correct
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Ed

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