SOLUTION: Solve. x^2 + 14x - 4 = 0 Simplify, use comma to separate answers, type an exact answer using radicals if needed.

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Question 322407: Solve.

x^2 + 14x - 4 = 0
Simplify, use comma to separate answers, type an exact answer using radicals if needed.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the square.
+x%5E2+%2B+14x+-+4+=+0
%28x%5E2%2B14x%2B49%29-4=49
%28x%2B7%29%5E2=53
x%2B7=0+%2B-+sqrt%2853%29
x=-7+%2B-+sqrt%2853%29