SOLUTION: I have a page of quadratic equations that just have the letter C for the constant term. How do I solve for x?
Example: x^2 + 6x + C = 0
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Question 961440: I have a page of quadratic equations that just have the letter C for the constant term. How do I solve for x?
Example: x^2 + 6x + C = 0
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, josmiceli:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the square.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Complete the square
Take the square root of both sides
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If you get 2 values for
If you get 1 value for
If you get 2 complex values for
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