Solving a Quadratic Equation by Completion of Squares Method
Given that ...
Question
Given that z2−10z+25=9, what is z?
A
3,4
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B
1,6
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C
2,6
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D
2,8
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Solution
The correct option is D2,8
{2,8}
Since you recognize that the left hand side of the equation is a perfect square quadratic, you will factor the left side of the equation first, instead of trying to set everything equal to 0