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Solve x 2 - 4x - 7 = 0 by completing the square. What are the solutions?

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Answer:

The solutions are
x=2(+/-)√(11)

Explanation:

we have


x^(2)-4x-7=0

Group terms that contain the same variable, and move the constant to the opposite side of the equation


x^(2)-4x=7

Complete the square. Remember to balance the equation by adding the same constants to each side


x^(2)-4x+4=7+4


x^(2)-4x+4=11

Rewrite as perfect squares


(x-2)^(2)=11

Take square root both sides


x-2=(+/-)√(11)


x=2(+/-)√(11)

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