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X^2 + 2X = 19

divide the linear coefficient ( 2X; the 2 ) in half, square and add to both sides.

X^2 + 2X + 1 = 19 + 1

You see the perfect square on the left side?

( X + 1 )^2 = 20

( X + 1 )^2 - 20 = 0

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