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Solve the quadratic equation x23(x+3)=0; Given your answer correct to two significant figures.

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Solution

Given: x23(x+3)=0
x23x9=0
Comparing x23x9 with ax2+bx+c=0, we get
a=1,b=3,c=9
We know, x=b±b24ac2a
=(3)±(3)24×1×(9)2×1$
=3±9+362=3±452
=3±352=3±3×2.2362
x=3±6.7082
x=3+6.7082 and 36.7082
x=4.85 and 1.85

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