SOLUTION: Solve for x (Hint: Factor the left-hand side) x^2 + 4x + 4 =7 Thank You!!!

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Question 47557: Solve for x (Hint: Factor the left-hand side)

x^2 + 4x + 4 =7

Thank You!!!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 4x + 4 =7
(x+2)^2 = 7
Take the square root of both sides to get:
x+2=sqrt7 or x+2=-sqrt7
x=-2+sqrt7 or x=-2-sqrt7
Cheers,
Stan H.