SOLUTION: Solve by whatever method seems easiest, quadratic, factoring, property of square, of completing the square. x^2 + 8x = -16

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Question 203163: Solve by whatever method seems easiest, quadratic, factoring, property of square, of completing the square.
x^2 + 8x = -16
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2 + 8x + 16 = 0

factoring ___ (x + 4)(x + 4)

x = -4 (double root)