Solve for x over the complex numbers. x^2+8x+20=0 x= or x=

you can use the quadratic formula but if you have to factor do the following:

x^2+8x+20=0

add -4 to both sides of the equation to complete the square

x^2+8x+20+(-4)=0+(-4)

x^2+8x+16=-4

(x+4)^2=-4

take the square root of both sides

x+4=+sqrt(-4)

x+4=+sqrt[(4)(-1)]

x+4=+2sqrt(-1) where sqrt(-1)=i, a complex number

x+4=+2i

x=-4+2i

x=-4+2i and x=-4-2i

you would get the same answer using the quadratic formula

Step-by-step explanation:

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