OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §2.5 Quadratic Equations · Example 9 · Algebra · Quadratics

Solving a Quadratic by Completing the Square

Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square: $x^{2} - 3 x - 5 = 0.$

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §2.5 Quadratic Equations · Example 9

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