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Solve the following quadratic equation by completing the square: 2x2+5x3=0

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Solution

Given quadratic equation is:

2x2+5x3=0

x2+52x32=0

x2+52x32+25162516=0

x2+52x+25424+254=0

(x+54)2=(74)2

Taking square root on both sides

x+54=±74

x=54±74

Hence,

x=3,12.

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