Question

Solve the equation below by completing the square.
x? + 8x = -11

Answer 1

Answer:

$x { }^{2} + 8x + 11 = 0 \\ d = 64 - 44 = 20 \\ x1 = \frac{ - 8 - \sqrt{20} }{2} = - 4 - \sqrt{5} \\ x2 = \frac{ - 8 + \sqrt{20} }{2} = - 4 + \sqrt{5}$