Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.2 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 779: 77

Answer

$m=-6, 1$

Work Step by Step

$m^2+5m-6=0$ $m^2+6m-m-6=0$ $(m^2+6m)-(m+6)=0$ $m(m+6)-1(m+6)=0$ $(m+6)(m-1)=0$ $m+6=0$ $m=-6$ $m-1=0$ $m=1$
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