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Solve the equation by completing the square. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.

x2 + 2x = 8

User Sreeja Das
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Answer

2

Explanation:

(reorder terms)

2x + 2x = 8

collect like terms

4x=8

divide both sides of the equation

x = 2

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