To solve: The given equation by completing the square.
Answer to Problem 1ST
The solution of the equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation is
Calculation:
Move the constant +2 on the right side.
Calculate the half of the x term and square it.
Add this 9 to both the sides of the equation.
The left hand side of the equation can be written in whole square terms.
Take the square root of the equation and solve for x .
Therefore, the solution of the equation is
.
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