SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square. 2x^2 - 3x + 5 = 0

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Question 64607: Solve by completing the square.
2x^2 - 3x + 5 = 0

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2x^2 - 3x + 5 = 0
(2x - 5)(x + 1) = 0
2x - 5 = 0
2x = 5
x = 5/2 or 2 1/2
or x + 1 = 0
x = -1
x= 5/2 or -1