SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square: x^2+6x+4=0 Thanks :)

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Question 179511: Solve by completing the square:
x^2+6x+4=0
Thanks :)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by completing the square:
x^2+6x+4=0
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x^2 + 6x + 9 = -4 + 9
(x+3)^2 = 5
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x+3 = sqrt(5) or x+3 = -sqrt(5)
x = -3+sqrt(5) or x = -3-sqrt(5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.