Question

Solve using completing the square method

Answer 1

x=3.48 or -1.98

Explanation:

2x^2-3x-8=0

x^2-1.5x-4=0

(x-0.75)^2=0

x^2-1.5x-0.5625=0

(x-0.75)^2-7.4375=0

(x-0.75)=√(7.4375)

x=0.75±√(7.4375)

x=3.48 or -1.98