SOLUTION: How do I solve for x? -2*(x+1)^2=72

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Question 679242: How do I solve for x?
-2*(x+1)^2=72
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-2%28x%2B1%29%5E2+=+72
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%28x%2B1%29%5E2+=+72%2F-2
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sqrt%28x%2B1%29%5E2 = +/- sqrt%28-36%29
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x+1 = +/- 6i
x = -1+%2B-+6i
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x = -1+%2B+6i
AND
x = -1+-+6i
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