document.write( "Question 1047285: How do I find the solution to this equation by completing the square:\r
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document.write( " = 0,\r\n" );
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document.write( " = 0,     ( <--- add 4 and distract 4; then group )\r\n" );
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document.write( " = 0,  --->\r\n" );
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document.write( " = 12,\r\n" );
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document.write( "x-2 = +/- = +/-,\r\n" );
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document.write( "x = 2 +/-.\r\n" );
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