Explanation:
Do you mean by completing the square?
x² + 6x - 7 = 0
x² + 6x = 7
Take half of 6, square it, and add to both sides. (6/2)² = 9.
x² + 6x + 9 = 7 + 9
(x + 3)² = 16
x + 3 = ±4
x = -3 ± 4
x = -7, 1
So the roots are x=-7 and x=1.
Answer:
x = 1 or x = -7
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