Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-6 Complete the Square - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 237: 21

Answer

$x=-1 \text{ and } x=3$

Work Step by Step

Subtract $4$ from each side: $$x^2-2x-3=0$$ Factor the trinomial: $$(x-3)(x+1)=0$$ Use the Zero-Product Property by equating each factor to zero, then solve each equation to obtain: \begin{align*} x-3&=0 &\text{or}& &x+1=0\\ x&=3 &\text{or}& &x=-1 \end{align*} Thus, the solutions are $x=-1 \text{ and } x=3$.
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