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Solve equations by completing the square

Problem

Consider the equation:
24, equals, x, squared, minus, 4, x, plus, 3
1) Rewrite the equation by completing the square.
Your equation should look like left parenthesis, x, plus, c, right parenthesis, squared, equals, d or left parenthesis, x, minus, c, right parenthesis, squared, equals, d.
2) What are the solutions to the equation?
Choose 1 answer:
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