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The quadratic equation is $\"\"$ .

Solve the above quadratic equation by completing the square.

Consider $\"\"$ .

Separate variables and constants aside by adding 32 to each side.

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To change the expression into a perfect square trinomial add $\"\"$ to each side of the equation.

Here x coefficient = 4.

So, $\"\"$

Add 4 to each side.

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Take the square root of each side.

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Subtract 2 from each side.

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1st solution

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2nd solution

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The solutions are $\"\"$ .