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The solutions of the equation y? - 6x + 4 = 0 can be written as a+ Vb.

where a and b are prime numbers.
Solve x? - 6x + 4 = 0 to find the values of a and b.

User Weilou
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Answer:

a = 3

b = 2

Explanation:

(x - 3)² - 9 + 7 = 0

(x - 3)² - 2 = 0

x - 3 = ± √2

x = 3 ± √2

And they want the answer in the formula so a = 2 and b = 2

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