How to solve 5 x 2 - 3 x = 25 by completing the square?
rehaucesnwr1
Answered question
2023-02-22
How to solve by completing the square?
Answer & Explanation
Jayden Landry
Beginner2023-02-23Added 7 answers
So solution:
Result:
Libby Fernandez
Beginner2023-02-24Added 5 answers
Here is an example of how to solve using the difference of squares identity, premultiplying by 20 to reduce the number of fractions, and completing the square:
with #a=(10x-3)# and #b=sqrt(509)#
We have:
25 from each side is subtracted to yield:
Multiply by to make the leading term a perfect square and the middle term divisible by 2...
Therefore: