SOLUTION: x^2 + 4x + y^2 +4y - 8 = 0 how do you put this step by step into standard form?

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Question 882387: x^2 + 4x + y^2 +4y - 8 = 0
how do you put this step by step into standard form?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2%2B4x%2B4%2By%5E2%2B4y%2B4-8=0
%28x%5E2%2B4x%2B4%29%2B%28y%5E2%2B4y%2B4%29=8
Factor each of the indicated trinomials, and continue any simplifications... but this will be a circle.

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