SOLUTION: Solve each equation for x. Factor the left-hand side x² +4x + 4 =7

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Question 102546: Solve each equation for x. Factor the left-hand side
x² +4x + 4 =7

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve each equation for x. Factor the left-hand side
x² +4x + 4 =7
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(x^2)^2 = 7
(x+2)^2-(sqrt7)^2 = 0
Factor:
(x+2-srt7)(x+2+sqrt7)=0
x=-2+sqrt7 or x= -2-sqrt7
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Cheers,
Stan H.