SOLUTION: solve x^2-2x=15 by completing the square a.(-5,3) b.(5,-3) c.(-5,-3) d.(5,3)

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Question 194606: solve x^2-2x=15 by completing the square
a.(-5,3)
b.(5,-3)
c.(-5,-3)
d.(5,3)

Answer by Mathtut(3670)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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x-1=+or-(sqrt(16)
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x-1=4 and x-1=-4
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x=5 and x=-3
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so b is your answer

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