Question

solve by completeing the square
2x^2-7x-17+

Answer 1

2x^2-7x-17=0

Answer 2

Completing the square, for any quadratic equation:\[ax^2 +bx + c=0\]
1. divide both sides by a
2. subtract c from both sides
3. add\[\frac{b^2}{4}\]to both sides
4. rewrite the left-hand side as a perfect square
5. square root both sides
6. solve for x.