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3+x=x^2+3x Rewrite the equation by completing the square. What are the solutions to the equation?

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Answer:

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Explanation:

3+x=x²+3x

Simply the equations.

= x+3=x²+3x

Subtract x²+3x from both sides.

x+3−(x²+3x)=x2+3x−(x²+3x)

−x2−2x+3=0

Factor left side of equation.

(−x+1)(x+3)=0

−x+1=0 or x+3=0

Answer:

x=1 or x=−3

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