SOLUTION: Hello, I am trying to solve this problem x^2+4x=-4, by solving for x. I know you must equal the equation to 0, so it would look like x^2+4x+4=0, but I don't know where to go from

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Question 50754: Hello,
I am trying to solve this problem x^2+4x=-4, by solving for x. I know you must equal the equation to 0, so it would look like x^2+4x+4=0, but I don't know where to go from here! Thanks, I relly appreciate it!



Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X^2+4X+4=0 OR (X+2)(X+2)=0 OR X+2=0 OR X=-2
PROOF -2^2+4(-2)+4=0 OR 4-8+4=0 OR 8-8=0 OR 0=0