document.write( "Question 323065: how to solve this equation x2( to the second power) - 2x - 13=0 \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #231292 by Fombitz(32388) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can complete the square or use the quadratic formula.
\n" ); document.write( "Completing the square:
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x%5E2-2x-13=0\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28x%5E2-2x%2B1%29-13=1\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28x-1%29%5E2=14\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x-1=0+%2B-+sqrt%2814%29\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x=1+%2B-+sqrt%2814%29\"$ \n" ); document.write( "

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