SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square: x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0

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Question 156267: Solve by completing the square:
x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0
Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2++%2B+2x+-+24+=+x%5E2%2B2x%2B1-25=%28x%2B1%29%5E2-25
then %28x%2B1%29%5E5-25=0
then %28x%2B1%29%5E2=25
then x%2B1=5 or x%2B1=-5
then x=4 or x=-6
Answer: x=4,x=-6