Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Move the 6 to the other side: x^2 +4x =6
2. Square half the coefficient of the x term: (4/2)^2 = 4
3. Add this 4, and then subtract this 4, from x^2 + 4x:
x^2 +4x + 4 - 4 =6
4. Rewrite this perfect square as the square of a binomial:
(x + 2)^2 - 4 = 6
5. Add 4 to both sides: (x + 2)^2 = 10
6. Find the sqrt of both sides: x + 2 = √
-2(7-15) / 4
-2(-8) = 16
16/4 = 4
Answer is 4
