How do you solve $x^2 + 5x +4=0$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-06-11T14:56:03

Solve: $y = x^2 + 5x + 4 = 0$

This solving can use the popular Shortcut:
When (a - b + c = 0), one real root is (-1) and the other is $(-c/a = -4)$

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