0=x² +8x+17 Solve by completing the square

Bhb asked Sep 23, 2023

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0=x² +8x+17
Solve by completing the square

Bhb asked Sep 23, 2023

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Answer:

Use the formula

(b/2)^2 in order to create a new term. Solve for x

by using this term to complete the square. x=-4± i

Tregoreg answered Sep 27, 2023

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