OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.1 The Ellipse · Try It 1 · Geometry · Conic sections
The Ellipse · Try It 1
Complete the square of a binomial expression.
Use the square root property to solve . Use the steps below to guide your work.
ⓐ Take a square root of both sides. Remember to have ± on the right side.
ⓑ Solve for x.
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