Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 485: 58

Answer

$x=\left\{ -2-i\sqrt{2},-2+i\sqrt{2} \right\}$

Work Step by Step

Using the completing the square method, the solutions of the given quadratic equation, $ x^2+4x+6=0 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} x^2+4x=-6 \\\\ x^2+4x+\left( \dfrac{4}{2} \right)^2=-6+\left( \dfrac{4}{2} \right)^2 \\\\ x^2+4x+4=-6+4 \\\\ (x+2)^2=-2 \\\\ x+2=\pm\sqrt{-2} \\\\ x+2=\pm i\sqrt{2} \\\\ x=-2\pm i\sqrt{2} .\end{array} Hence, $ x=\left\{ -2-i\sqrt{2},-2+i\sqrt{2} \right\} .$
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