Solve by completing the square
2006-09-25 08:54:55 · 3 answers · asked by spanishfly_100 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
i think you answered it yourself. you need to solve the equation by completing the square. i could do it for you, but you wouldn't learn anything, then you would flunk the test you will have to take in a few days. there should be a similar equation in you book that will show you how to solve it.
2006-09-25 09:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by forjj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Equation
x^2 - 7x = -6
Variable
X
Result
Exact
Solution 1 (real)
X=2(-2- â3)
Solution 2 (real)
X=2(-2+ â3)
Approximate
Solution 1 (real)
X=-7.4641
Solution 2 (real)
X=-.53589
2006-09-25 16:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by snugggyz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Completing_the_square
2006-09-25 16:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋