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Solve the quadratic equation x2+2x+3​

User Ddomingo
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Answer:


x=i√(2) -1, x=-i√(2)-1

Explanation:

Hoping the equation is
x^2+2x+3 = 0

Rewrite so I can complete the square:


x^2+2x=-3

Take the square of half of 2 and square.


x^2+2x+1=-2


(x+1)^2=-2


x + 1=√(-2)


x=i√(2) -1, x=-i√(2)-1

User Glued
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Answer:

-2+ sqrt(8)i or -2-sqrt(8)i

Explanation:

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