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Find the value of b that makes x2 + bx + 36 a perfect square. |
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-12, 12 |
B. |
12 |
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C. |
6 |
D. |
324 |
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Solve a2 - a - 20 = 0 by completing the square. |
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A. |
-4, 5 |
B. |
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-5, 4 |
D. |
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Solve x2 – 8x + 16 = 13 by taking the square root of each side. |
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A. |
4 |
B. |
-4 |
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C. |
2 |
D. |
-2 |
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4. |
Solve 0.25x2 – 7x – 15 = 0. |
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A. |
{3, 15} |
B. |
{–5, 3} |
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C. |
{4, 30} |
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{–2, 30} |
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Solve x2 – 16x – 17 = 0 by completing the square. |
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A. |
{–1, 13} |
B. |
{1, 13} |
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C. |
{1, 17} |
D. |
{–1, 17} |
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