document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=45253>Question 45253</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Directions: Solve the equation by completing the square. Express any complex numbers using i notation.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x^2+12x=-24 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "(x + 6)^2 = -24 + 36<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(x + 6)^2 = 12<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x + 6 = +- sqrt(12)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = -6 +- 2sqrt(3) </SPAN>\n" );
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