SOLUTION: Any help would be greatly appreciated Solve x^2 - 7x - 3 = 0 for x using any method you prefer Thanks Holly

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Question 287968: Any help would be greatly appreciated


Solve x^2 - 7x - 3 = 0 for x using any method you prefer
Thanks
Holly
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 - 7x - 3 = 0
12/4=3
(7/2)^2+3=49/4+12/4
complete the square (x-7/2)^2=61/4
I leave the rest for you. You should have some of the fun.