Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 485: 42

Answer

$x=3\pm\sqrt{6}$

Work Step by Step

Using the completing the square method, then, \begin{array}{l} x^2-6x+3=0\\ x^2-6x=-3\\ x^2-6x+\left( \dfrac{-6}{2} \right)^2=-3+\left( \dfrac{-6}{2}\right)^2\\ x^2-6x+9=-3+9\\ \left( x-3 \right)^2=6\\ x-3=\pm\sqrt{6}\\ x=3\pm\sqrt{6} .\end{array}
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