Multiple choice

Given the quadratic equation ${(x+2)}^{2}=4$, find the value of $x$.

  1. $-4$
  2. $-2$
  3. $2$
  4. $8$
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Take the square root of both sides of the equation (x + 2)^2 = 4 to get x + 2 = 2 or x + 2 = -2. Solving the first case gives x = 0, while solving the second case gives x = -4. Among the choices provided, x = -4 is the valid solution.