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: 80

Answer

$2\sqrt{5}$

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=\sqrt{b^2-4ac}$ The given values are $a=1,b=6$ and $c=4$ Substitute all the values into the expression. $=\sqrt{(6)^2-4(1)(4)}$ Simplify. $=\sqrt{36-16}$ Subtract. $=\sqrt{20}$ $=2\sqrt{5}$.
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