Solve for x using the "completing the square method". Let Solution 1 be the smaller value and let Solution 2 be the larger value. x²-2x-8=0 Solution 1 X = 4 Solution 2 X = -2 X O√

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ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Solve for x using the "completing the square method".
Let Solution 1 be the smaller value and let Solution 2 be the larger value.
x²-2x-8=0
Solution 1
X = 4
Solution 2
X = -2
X
O√
!
No, that's not the correct answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Solve for x using the "completing the square method". Let Solution 1 be the smaller value and let Solution 2 be the larger value. x²-2x-8=0 Solution 1 X = 4 Solution 2 X = -2 X O√ ! No, that's not the correct answer.
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