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How do you solve a quadratic equation

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Put the equation into the form ax 2 + bx = – c.
Make sure that a = 1 (if a ≠ 1, multiply through the equation by. before proceeding).
Using the value of b from this new equation, add. ...
Find the square root of both sides of the equation.
Solve the resulting equation
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1 Put the equation into the form ax 2 + bx = – c.

2 Make sure that a = 1 (if a ≠ 1, multiply through the equation by. before proceeding).

3 Using the value of b from this new equation, add. ...

4 Find the square root of both sides of the equation.

5 Solve the resulting equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

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