SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square x^2 - 14x + 24 = 0

SOLUTION: Solve the equation by completing the square x^2 - 14x + 24 = 0

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Question 101690: Solve the equation by completing the square
x^2 - 14x + 24 = 0
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2-14x=-24 ... half of -14 is -7, (-7)^2 is 49

x^2-14x+49=-24+49 ... (x-7)^2=25 ... x-7=+-5

x=-2, x=-12
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