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What are the solutions to the equation x^2-8x=24
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What are the solutions to the equation x^2-8x=24
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Transposing the equation to give zero on the RHS:
Since we can't factorise it directly, we must complete the square to yield any solutions:
––> because square rooting yields a positive and negative solution.
x = 4 +/-
x = 4 +/-
Correct me if I'm wrong anyone.
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