SOLUTION: to solve by completing the square, what value should you add to each side of the equation? x^2+8x=-8 Thanks!

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Question 762053: to solve by completing the square, what value should you add to each side of the equation? x^2+8x=-8
Thanks!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The square missing and to add to both sides is %288%2F2%29%5E2=16. You will be able to factor the result on the left side, and could then solve for x.