SOLUTION: Please solve the following equation by completing square and then check the answer. 2x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0

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Question 873587: Please solve the following equation by completing square and then check the answer.
2x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The lesson was already quoted. That needs to be studied.

http://www.algebra.com/tutors/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev

After factoring a 2 from the quadratic expression, the term to complete the square is %283%2F%282%2A2%29%29%5E2=9%2F4, to be added and subtracted INSIDE the parentheses.