Solve x2 + 8x + 7 = 0 by completing the square. Which equation is used in the process?

x = -1, -7

Step-by-step explanation:

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x = -1   or   x = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 8x + 7 = 0

x^2 + 8x + = -7 +

To complete the square, we add the square of half of the x-term coefficient to both sides.

x-term coefficient: 8

half of it: 4

square it: 4^2 = 16

We add 16 to both sides.

x^2 + 8x + 16 = -7 + 16

(x + 4)^2 = 9

x + 4 = +/- sqrt(9)

x + 4 = 3   or   x + 4 = -3

x = -1   or   x = -7

step-by-step explanation:

hans did not square the 40-unit side; he merely multiplied it by 2.   incorrect.