SOLUTION: solve the equation by completing the square. x^2+8x-13=0. my answer was (-4)+(rad)29 (with a line under the +). am i correct?

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Question 124351: solve the equation by completing the square. x^2+8x-13=0. my answer was (-4)+(rad)29 (with a line under the +). am i correct?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, It's
x = -4+%2B+sqrt%2829%29
and
x = -4+-+sqrt%2829%29