Follow the process of completing the square to solve 2x2 + 8x - 12 = 0. After adding B2 to both sides of the equation in step 4,

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shusha [124]

3 years ago

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Follow the process of completing the square to solve 2x2 + 8x - 12 = 0. After adding B2 to both sides of the equation in step 4,

what is the constant on the right side of the equation?

Mathematics

2 answers:

Zepler [3.9K] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-12T03:51:22+03:00

Zepler [3.9K]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

160

Step-by-step explanation:

Katena32 [7] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-12T02:19:46+03:00

Katena32 [7]3 years ago

3 0

2x^2 + 8x - 12 = 0..divide by 2
x^2 + 4x - 6 = 0
x^2 + 4x = 6...add 4 to both sides of the equation
x^2 + 4x + 4 = 6 + 4
(x + 2)^2 = 10....<== ur constant is 10
x + 2 = (+-)sqrt 10
x = -2 (+ - ) sqrt 10

x = -2 + sqrt 10
x = -2 - sqrt 10