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Which would be the best method to use to solve the following equations. Explain your reasoning.
Use each method only once.

Methods:

Factoring
Square root Property
Completing the Square
Quadratic Formula

1. 3x^2 - 192 = 0
Method:
Why:

2. x^2-x-6=0
Method:
Why:

3. x^2-6x-7=0
Method:
Why:

4. x^2-17x-7=0
Method:
Why:

User Qff
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Answer:

The values of x are +8 and -8

Explanation:

1. The given equation is :


3x^2 - 192 = 0

We need to find the value of x.

It can be done as follows :


x^2=(192)/(3)\\\\x^2=64\\\\x=\pm 8

So, the values of x are +8 and -8.

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