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solve quadratic equation showing all work

x2 + 12x - 64 = 0

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x^2+12x-64=0

x^2+12x=64

add 36

x^2+12x+36=64+36

(x+6)^2=100

(x+6)^2=10^2

take the square root

x+6=+/-10

x=10-6

x=4

OR

x= -10-6

x=-16