Simplifying a solution to $x^2 = 4 + 2\sqrt{2}$

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$$x^2 = 4 + 2\sqrt{2}$$

$$x = 2 + \sqrt{2\sqrt{2}}$$

Neglecting that the result can be negative as well, how should I continue? How can I simplify it?

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$x^2 = 4 + 2\sqrt{2} \rightarrow x = \pm \sqrt{4 + 2\sqrt{2}}$