SOLUTION: Use the method of completing the square to transform the quadratic equation into the equation form (x – p)2 = q.
-12 + -5x2 + 2x4 = 0
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Question 967930: Use the method of completing the square to transform the quadratic equation into the equation form (x – p)2 = q.
-12 + -5x2 + 2x4 = 0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Treat the equation through substitution this way:
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, careful about the details in this step. Accounting is done for the factor of 2 on the left member, and adjusted for this on the right member.
Square ROOT of both sides:
-------actually, PLUS or MINUS.
Substitute BACK for w.
, and your other variable for the form is p=0; so you can say
OR
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