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Solve the following equation by completing the square

x^2+4x-4=0

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Answer:

x = ±2
\sqrt[]{2}-2

Explanation:

x^2+4x-4=0

x^2+4x=4

x^2+4x+4=4+4

(x+2)^2=8

x = ±2
\sqrt[]{2}-2

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