Question 372236
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Add 46 to both sides.


Divide the coefficient on v by 2 and square the result.


Add that result to both sides.


Factor the perfect square trinomial in the LHS.


Take the square root of both sides, remembering to consider both the positive and negative roots.


Add the opposite of the constant term in the LHS to both sides, leaving you with v in the LHS and the two roots in the RHS.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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