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1 June, 06:02

How do you work out this problem using completing the square x2 - 4x - 80 = 0

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  1. 1 June, 07:01
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    A value that satisfies this equation is called a root, zero or solution of the equation! We have three ... Solve each by factoring. 1) x2 + 4x - 5 = 0 ... Follow the explanation and sample problem to review completing the square.
  2. 1 June, 08:22
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    x^2 - 4x = 80

    x^2 - 4x + 4 = 80 + 4 (Divide b, which is 4, by 2 and square it.)

    x^2 - 4x + 4 = 84

    sqrt (x + 2) ^2 = sqrt (84)

    x + 2 = plus or minus sqrt (84)

    Subtract 2 from both sides

    x = - 2 plus or minus sqrt (84)
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