How do I do this?

Question

Solve: x^2+4x-2=0

Answer 1

multiple ways:

use quadratic equation,
x=(-b+or-(sqrt(b^2-4ac)))/2A

or, use perfect squares and factoring,

x^2+4x+4-6=0,
(x+2)(x+2)-6=0,
(x+2)^2-6=0.

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Answer 2

x^2+4x-2=0
x^2+4x=-2
4x^2=-2