Rewrite the equation by completing the square. x^2 + 4x − 21 = 0 ( x + _ )^2 = _

Shmulik asked Aug 6, 2023

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Rewrite the equation by completing the square. x^2 + 4x − 21 = 0

( x + _ )^2 = _

Shmulik asked Aug 6, 2023

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${x}^(2) + 4x + ( (4)/(2) )^(2) - 21 = 0 + ( (4)/(2) )^(2) \\ {x }^(2) + 4x + 4 = 4 + 21 \\ (x + 2)(x + 2) = 25 \\ {(x + 2)}^(2) = 25$

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Slayton answered Aug 12, 2023

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