SOLUTION: Solve x^2+6x+2=0 Give your answer in the form a+√b where a and b are integers.

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: Solve x^2+6x+2=0 Give your answer in the form a+√b where a and b are integers.      Log On


   

Question 980658: Solve
x^2+6x+2=0
Give your answer in the form a+√b where a and b are integers.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ADD 9 to both sides.

x%5E2%2B6x%2B9%2B2=9

x%5E2%2B6x%2B9=9-2

x%5E2%2B6x%2B9=7
Can you finish this? The left member is a perfect square trinomial.