Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Factoring - 4.7 Complete the Square - 4.7 Exercises - Quiz for Lessons 4.5-4.7 - Page 291: 2

Answer

$p=1\pm\sqrt{5}$

Work Step by Step

$ 3(p-1)^{2}=15\qquad$ ...divide the entire expression with $3$. $(p-1)^{2}=5\qquad$ ...take square roots of each side. $ p-1=\pm\sqrt{5}\qquad$ ...add $1$ to each side. $p=1\pm\sqrt{5}$
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