SOLUTION: solve the equation by completing the square. (x)square + 2x-2 = 0

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Question 45429: solve the equation by completing the square.
(x)square + 2x-2 = 0
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2 + 2x - 2 = 0
x^2 + 2x = 2
(x + 1)^2 = 3
x + 1 = +- sqrt(3)
x = -1 +- sqrt(3)