SOLUTION: Solve for x by completing the square: fx^2+gx+h=0

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Question 616813: Solve for x by completing the square: fx^2+gx+h=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x by completing the square: fx^2+gx+h=0
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fx^2 + gx = -h
f(x^2 + (g/f)x + ?) = -h + f*?
Complete the square:
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f(x^2 + (g/f)x + (g/(2f))^2) = -h + f(g/(2f))^2
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Factor:
f(x+(g/(2f))^2 = -h + (fg^2)/(4f^2)]
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(x+(g/(2f))^2 = (-h/f) + (g^2)/(4f^2)
Now solve for "x"
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cheers,
Stan H.