Step 3: Factor the completed square Step 4: Use the Square Root Property
(x - 2)2 =
= -9
Take the square root of both sides, remembering the square root property (there are two square roots to consider, the
positive and the negative!)
2 - 2 =
.
Step 5: Finish solving
If your answer contains non-integer values, use fractions, not decimals.
If you need to use the square root symbol as in 5, type it using sqrt(5).
• If there are no solutions, enter no solutions.
Hint:

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