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The quadratic equation is $\"\"$ .

Solve the above quadratic equation by completing the square.

Consider $\"\"$ .

Separate variables and constants aside by subtracting 14 from 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 = 8.

So, $\"\"$

Add $\"\"$ to each side.

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Take the square root of each side.

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Subtract 4 from each side.

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The solutions are $\"\"$ .