Question

Solve x2 + 2x + 5 = 4 by completing the square

Answer 1

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Answer 2

x = -1

Explanation:

`x^2 + 2x + 5 = 4`

Subtract the constant term.

`x^2 + 2x = -1`

Add half of the coefficient of the x-term to complete the square.

`x^2 + 2x + 1 = -1 + 1`

`(x + 1)^2 = 0`

`x + 1 = 0`

`x = -1`