SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation using the square root property. (x+8)^2 = -49

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Question 870276: Solve the quadratic equation using the square root property.
(x+8)^2 = -49
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+8)^2= -49
(x+8)^2= -1*7^2
take square root
x+8 = +/- sqrt(-1)*7
x=-8+/- 7i