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John is solving x^2 + 4x + 8=0 by completing the square. Which step would be part of John's solution.? (x + 4)^2 = - 4 (x+2)^2 = - 4 (x+4)^2 = - 8 (x + 2)^2 = - 8
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John is solving x^2 + 4x + 8=0 by completing the square. Which step would be part of John's solution.?

(x + 4)^2 = - 4
(x+2)^2 = - 4
(x+4)^2 = - 8
(x + 2)^2 = - 8

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Answer:


(x + 2) ^(2) = - 8

Explanation:


{x}^(2) + 4x + 8 = 0 \\ {x }^(2) + 4x = - 8 \\ {x}^(2) + 4x + 4 = - 8 + 4 \\ ( x + 2)^(2) = - 4

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