solve x^2+2x+1=0 — step-by-step solution

Let's solve in

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x^{2} + 2 x + 1 = 0

You can transform this expression into:

{(x + 1)}^{2}

{(x + 1)}^{2} = 0

is equivalent to:

x + 1 = 0

ⓘ We subtract

1

from both sides

▶Solution found:

x = -1