To solve the quadratic equation
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Move the constant to the right side of the equation:
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To complete the square, take half of the coefficient of
(which is ), square it, and add it to both sides. Half of is , and : -
The left side can now be factored:
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Now, take the square root of both sides:
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Solve for
:
Thus, the solutions are:
So, the correct answer is: x equals 2, x equals negative 4.