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  • 03-08-2021
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Write x2 − 2x − 3 = 0 in the form (x − a)2 = b, where a and b are integers. (1 point) (x − 4)2 = 3 (x − 3)2 = 2 (x − 2)2 = 1 (x − 1)2 = 4

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  • 03-08-2021

Answer:

Answer is (x - 1)² = 4

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]{ \tt{ {x}^{2} - 2x - 3 = 0}} \\ [/tex]

By completing squares:

[tex]{ \tt{ {x}^{2} - 2x + { (\frac{2}{2} )}^{2} - 3 - {( \frac{2}{2}) }^{2} = 0 }} \\ { \tt{( {x}^{2} - 2x + 1) = 4}} \\ { \tt{(x - 1) {}^{2} = 4 }}[/tex]

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