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when directed to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square, Sam arrived at the equation (x-(5/2))^2= (13/4). which equ

ation could have been the original equation given to Sam?

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Tasya [4]3 years ago

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We have the following expression:
(x- (5/2)) ^ 2 = (13/4)
Let's rewrite the given expression:
x ^ 2 - 5x + 25/4 = (13/4)
x ^ 2 - 5x + 25/4 - 13/4 = 0
x ^ 2 - 5x + 12/4 = 0
x ^ 2 - 5x + 3 = 0
Answer:
the original equation given to Sam could have been:
x ^ 2 - 5x + 3 = 0

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