The equation is
.
Solve the equation.
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(Original equation)
(Subtract
from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
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Consider the related function
.
The standard form of quadratic function
, where
.
and
.
Find the axis symmetry.
\The equation of the axis symmetry is
.
(Substitute the values
and
)
(Simplify)
The axis symmetry is
.
Make a table for different values of
.
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Graph:
\Plot the points obtained in the table.
\Graph the function
:

Observe the graph:
\The graph touches the
-axis at
and
.
Therefore, the solutions of the equation are
and
.
The solutions of the equation are
and
.