SOLUTION: Solve the equation using the square root property (x+1)^2= -8

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Question 924271: Solve the equation using the square root property
(x+1)^2= -8
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, MathLover1:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source):
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Take the square root of both sides and simplify. Don't forget the plus/minus.

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The two solutions are

you can condense them into this shorthand "plus/minus" notation

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Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source):
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