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Solve the equation by completing the square.
X^2+8z+4=0

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Answer:

x^2+8x+4=0

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

(x+4)^2-16=-4

(x+4)^2=-4+16

(x+4)^2=12

(x+4)=±√12

x=-4±√12

Explanation:

let's see with the equation ax^2+bx+c

and completing square equation is (x+b/2)^2-(b/2)^2+c

according to the question a=1,b=8 and c=4

by completing the square, x will lose its square and b will get divided by 2

so 8 divided by two is 4 that's why (x+4) and the bracket is square so (x+4)^2

4 which got from b will continue the equation with -(4^2) that results in -16

c=4 will go to other side and be -4

add 16 on both sides, -16 from left side will disappear and -4+16=12 in right side

multiply root on both sides

root from left side will disappear and 12 from left side will be ±√12

subtract -4 on both sides

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