Asked by jaimie

Solve the equation
(x-3)^2+(x+2)^=17

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Answered by PsyDAG
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Is the second term squared? Square and transpose the 17.

x^2 - 6x + 9 + x^2 +4x + 4 - 17 = 0

Combine like terms.

2x^2 -2x - 4 = 0

Factor.

(2x - 4)(x + 1) = 0

You should be able to finish the calculations.
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