SOLUTION: 2x∧2+6x+7=2 completeing the square formula

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Question 304531: 2x∧2+6x+7=2 completeing the square formula
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x∧2+6x+7=2 completing the square formula
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2(x^2+3x+?) = 2-7 + 2*?
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2(x^2+3x+(3/2)^2) = 2-7+2(3/2)^2
2(x+(3/2))^2 = -5 + (9/2)
2(x+(3/2))^2 = -1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.