SOLUTION: Solve using completing the square: {{{x^2+6x+4=0}}} I think I have to put the constant on the other side of the = but I am not really sure. Thank you ahead of time.

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: Solve using completing the square:
x%5E2%2B6x%2B4=0
I think I have to put the constant on the other side of the = but I am not really sure. Thank you ahead of time. This question is from textbook

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve using completing the square:
x%5E2%2B6x%2B4=0
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x^2 + 6x +? = -4 + ?
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.