Problemas
11. Solve for the roots in simplest form by completing the square: x^2-18x+82=0
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Olivia
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Respuesta
To solve the quadratic equation
by completing the square, follow these steps:1. **Move the constant term to the other side:**
2. **Complete the square:** - Take half of the coefficient of
, which is
, divide it by 2 to get
, and then square it to get
. - Add and subtract
on the left side:
3. **Rewrite the left side as a perfect square:**
4. **Solve for
by taking the square root of both sides:**
5. **Isolate
:**
So, the roots of the equation
in simplest form are: