Answer:
x= -7 , 3
Step-by-step explanation:
x^2 + 4x + 4 = 25
I will use completing the square. The left side is a perfect square
(x+2) ^2 = 25
Take the square root of each side
sqrt((x+2) ^2) = sqrt(25)
x+2 = ±5
Subtract 2 from each side
x+2-2 = ±5 -2
x = ±5 -2
x =-5-2 x = 5-2
x = -7 x = 3
