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Use completing square method to solve the equation, 3x2 − 7x + 2 = 0.
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1. Use completing square method to solve the equation, .
Divide the entire equation by the coefficient of , which is 3.
Move the constant term to the right side of the equation.
Complete the square on the left side.
Take half of the coefficient of , square it, and add it to both sides.
The coefficient of is . Half of it is . Squaring it gives .Factor the left side as a perfect square and simplify the right side.
Take the square root of both sides.
Solve for .
For the positive root:
For the negative root:
The solutions are .
2. Solve for , .
Express all bases as powers of prime numbers or common bases.
Rewrite as and apply the exponent to each factor.
Distribute the exponent $2x$ in the first term.
Cancel out the terms.
Use the exponent rule .
Since the bases are equal, equate the exponents and solve for .
The solution is .
3. The figure below shows a triangle PQR given that PQ = PR = 12cm, TR = 4cm, ST = 6cm and ST is parallel to QR. Calculate the perimeter of the quadrilateral QRTS.
Identify the given lengths and properties.
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Determine the length of .
Since , we have:
Use the property of similar triangles.
Since , triangle is similar to triangle ().
The ratio of corresponding sides is equal:Calculate the ratio .
Find the length of using the ratio.
Find the length of .
Since , we have:
Find the length of using the ratio.
Calculate the perimeter of the quadrilateral .
The perimeter is the sum of its sides: .
The perimeter of quadrilateral QRTS is .
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