Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 485: 37

Answer

$x=-3\pm\sqrt{7}$

Work Step by Step

Using the completing the square method, then, \begin{array}{l} x^2+6x+2=0\\ x^2+6x=-2\\ x^2+6x+\left( \dfrac{6}{2} \right)^2=-2+\left(\dfrac{6}{2}\right)^2\\ x^2+6x+9=-2+9\\ (x+3)^2=7\\ x+3=\pm\sqrt{7}\\ x=-3\pm\sqrt{7} .\end{array}
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