SOLUTION: I have tried to get the answer to this problem and still do not have it. Solve the following equation. x2 − 8x + 7 = 0 x = (smaller value) x = (larger value)

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Question 968605: I have tried to get the answer to this problem and still do not have it.
Solve the following equation.
x2 − 8x + 7 = 0
x = (smaller value)
x = (larger value)


Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You can complete the square



Take the square root of both sides


and, taking the negative square root,



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