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PLEASE HELP QUICK IM CONFUSEDDD

PLEASE HELP QUICK IM CONFUSEDDD-example-1
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Answer:

x = 2.16228, -4.16228

Explanation:

(2x² - 2x) - 5 = (x - 2)²

2x² - 2x - 5 = x² - 4x + 4

x² + 2x - 9 = 0

Use quadradic equation to find the roots of x: a=1 , b=2, c=-9

x = 1 ± √10

x = 2.16228, -4.16228

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