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What is the sum of all values of m that satisfy 2m (squared) -16m+8=0?

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So for this, we will be completing the square to solve for m. Firstly, subtract 8 on both sides:


2m^2-16m=-8

Next, divide both sides by 2:


m^2-8m=-4

Next, we want to make the left side of the equation a perfect square. To find the constant of this perfect square, divide the m coefficient by 2, then square the quotient. In this case:

-8 ÷ 2 = -4, (-4)² = 16

Add 16 to both sides of the equation:


m^2-8m+16=12

Next, factor the left side:


(m-4)^2=12

Next, square root both sides of the equation:


m-4=\pm √(12)

Next, add 4 to both sides of the equation:


m=4\pm √(12)

Now, while this is your answer, you can further simplify the radical using the product rule of radicals:

  • Product rule of radicals: √ab = √a × √b

√12 = √4 × √3 = 2√3.


m=4\pm 2√(3)

Answer:

In exact form, your answer is
m=4\pm √(12)\ \textsf{OR}\ m=4\pm 2√(3)

In approximate form, your answers are (rounded to the hundreths)
m=7.46, 0.54

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