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Solve each equation by factoring x^2+4x+4=0 ​

User Aadi
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Answer: x = -2

Explanation:

Find 2 numbers whose product is the c-value of 4 and their sum is the b-value of 4.

x² + 4x + 4 = 0

1 + 4 = 5

2 + 2 = 4 this works! so the factors are:

(x + 2)(x + 2) = 0

x + 2 = 0 and x + 2 = 0

x = -2 and x = -2 --> same answer so only need to list it once

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