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Rewrite the equation by completing the square.
x² + 4x = 0​

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Answer:

(x+2)^2 = 4

Explanation:

x² + 4x = 0​

Take the coefficient of the x term

4

Divide by 2

4/2 =2

Square it

2^2 =4

Add this to each side

x^2+4x+4 = 0+4

(x+4/2)^2 = 4

(x+2)^2 = 4

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