SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square x^2-8x+15=0

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Question 1045253: Solve by completing the square x^2-8x+15=0

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add and subtract the term, , which completes the square.

Solution is 3 or 5.



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