If the quadratic equation x^2 + 4x + c = 0 has one root equal to -2, what is the value of c?

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If the quadratic equation x^2 + 4x + c = 0 has one root equal to -2, what is the value of c?
  1. 0
  2. 2
  3. 4
  4. 6

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Q: If the quadratic equation x^2 + 4x + c = 0 has one root equal to -2, what is the value of c?
Solution: If one root is -2, then substituting x = -2 gives: (-2)^2 + 4(-2) + c = 0 => 4 - 8 + c = 0 => c = 4.
Steps: 8

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