SOLUTION: Solve using the square root method x^2-2x-8=0

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Question 1171964: Solve using the square root method
x^2-2x-8=0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add 8 to each side, and then complete the square by adding 1 to each side.
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