SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square. The equation has real number solutions. x^2+4x-2=0

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Question 1073633: Solve the equation by completing the square. The equation has real number solutions.
x^2+4x-2=0
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jorel1380:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the equation by completing the square. The equation has real number solutions.
x^2+4x-2=0
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x^2 + 4x + 4 = 2+4
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(x+2)^2 = 6
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x+2 = sqrt(6) or x+2 = -sqrt(6)
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x = -2+sqrt(6) or x = -2-sqrt(6)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If x²+4x-2=0, then:
x²+4x=2
x²+4x+4=6
(x+2)²=6
x+2=+/-√6
x=(+/-√6)-2. ☺☺☺☺