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If y = x² - 2x + 3, find the value(s) of x when y = 3.

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Answer:

x = 0 , x = 2

Explanation:

y = x² - 2x + 3 ← substitute y = 3

3 = x² - 2x + 3 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

0 = x² - 2x ← factor out x from each term on the right side

0 = x(x - 2)

equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x = 0

x - 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2

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