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Answer:

x

2

−4x+4=0

To solve the equation, factor x

2

−4x+4 using formula x

2

+(a+b)x+ab=(x+a)(x+b). To find a and b, set up a system to be solved.

a+b=−4

ab=4

Since ab is positive, a and b have the same sign. Since a+b is negative, a and b are both negative. List all such integer pairs that give product 4.

−1,−4

−2,−2

Calculate the sum for each pair.

−1−4=−5

−2−2=−4

The solution is the pair that gives sum −4.

a=−2

b=−2

Rewrite factored expression (x+a)(x+b) using the obtained values.

(x−2)(x−2)

Rewrite as a binomial square.

(x−2)

2

To find equation solution, solve x−2=0.

x=2

Explanation:

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User Teknotica
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Answer:

Distribute:

=(−2)(4x)+(−2)(−4)+x

=−8x+8+x

Combine Like Terms:

=−8x+8+x

=(−8x+x)+(8)

=−7x+8

Explanation:

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