SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: Solve the equation by comleting the square. x^+4x=1

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Question 162095This question is from textbook algebra 2
: Please help me solve this equation: Solve the equation by comleting the square.
x^+4x=1 This question is from textbook algebra 2

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x^2+4x=1
x^2+4x+4=1+4 To complete the square (b/2)^2=c. (4/2)^2=4. Add 4 to each side.
(x+2)^2=5
x+2=+-sqrt(5)
x=-2+-sqrt(5)
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Ed