SOLUTION: How to write this conic section in standard form, x^2+2x+y-1=0

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Question 958074: How to write this conic section in standard form, x^2+2x+y-1=0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the Square for the x terms and adjust into standard form.

What you need to know is in this lesson.
http://www.algebra.com/my/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev