Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 9 - Solving Quadratic Equations - 9.4 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square - Exercises - Page 514: 79

Answer

$6\sqrt{2}$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\sqrt{b^2-4ac}$ The given values are $a=-2,b=4$ and $c=7$ Substitute all the values into the expression. $=\sqrt{(4)^2-4(-2)(7)}$ Simplify. $=\sqrt{16+56}$ Subtract. $=\sqrt{72}$ $=6\sqrt{2}$.
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