How can I solve, 2x^2+6x+2=0 by completing the square? Precalculus Linear and Quadratic Functions Completing the Square 1 Answer Martin C. Jul 9, 2018 x_1=(-3-sqrt(5))/2 or x_2=(-3+sqrt(5))/2 Explanation: 2x^2+6x+2=0|:2 x^2+3x+1=0 (x+3/2)^2-9/4+1=0|+5/4 x+3/2=+-sqrt(5)/2|-3/2 x=(-3+-sqrt(5))/2 x_1=(-3-sqrt(5))/2 or x_2=(-3+sqrt(5))/2 Answer link Related questions What does completing the square mean? How do I complete the square? Does completing the square always work? Is completing the square always the best method? Do I need to complete the square if f(x) = x^2 - 6x + 9? How do I complete the square if f(x) = x^2 + 4x - 9? How do I complete the square if the coefficient of x^2 is not 1? How do I complete the square if f(x) = 3x^2 + 12x - 9? If I know the quadratic formula, why must I also know how to complete the square? How do I use completing the square to describe the graph of f(x)=30-12x-x^2? See all questions in Completing the Square Impact of this question 3490 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License