SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square. x2 = 5x + 2

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Question 978593: Solve by completing the square. x2 = 5x + 2
Found 2 solutions by 428225, ikleyn:
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Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

1. Rewrite your equation as

= .

2. Complete the square for the polynomial in the left side

= - - = - - = - = - .

3. Now your equation is

- = .

4. Rewrite it in the form

= .

5. Take the square root in both sides:

= +/- .

6. Now = +/- .

You got two roots. Congratulations!


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