SOLUTION: solve equation by completing the square: x^2+2x=3

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Question 888747: solve equation by completing the square: x^2+2x=3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2%2B2x-3=0

Use the term, %282%2F2%29%5E2=1 to add to both sides.

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Completing the Square to Solve General Quadratic Equation