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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve x2 - 3x = -8.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you move the -8 from the right side of the equation to the left you will see you have an equation in the quadratic form: \[ax^2+bx+c=0\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Where you can use factorization or the quadratic formula to find the values for X

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2-3x+8=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk what to do after that!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You might have to use the quadratic formula or you can use completing the square

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If you use the quadratic formula:\[\frac{ -b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac} }{ 2a }\] Where you would look at your quadratic form and just plug in for the values of a, b , and c.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Using the complete the square method you can add and subtract the same number to both sides so that you can factor to find the values for X

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