SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square x2 + 6x – 4 =0

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Question 280185: Solve by completing the square
x2 + 6x – 4 =0
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+6x=4
1/2*6=3
3^2=9
x^2+6x+9=13
(x+3)^2=13
x+3=|sqrt(13)|
x=-sqrt(13)-3
x=sqrt(13)-3