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Solve for x. Use the completing square method. x^2+8x=7

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Answer:

√23 - 4 , -√23 - 4

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Answer:

√23 - 4 , -√23 - 4

Explanation:

By completing the square

half of 8 is 4

7+4^2= 23

(x+4)^2=23

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