SOLUTION: to solve by completing the square, what value should you add to each side of the equation? x^2+8x=-8 Thanks!

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Question 762053: to solve by completing the square, what value should you add to each side of the equation? x^2+8x=-8
Thanks!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The square missing and to add to both sides is . You will be able to factor the result on the left side, and could then solve for x.
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