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: 78

Answer

$p=-12, 1$

Work Step by Step

$p^2+11p-12=0$ $p^2+12p-p-12=0$ $(p^2+12p)+(-p-12)=0$ $p(p+12)-1(p+12)=0$ $(p-1)(p+12)=0$ $p-1=0$ $p=1$ $p+12=0$ $p=-12$
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