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14 May, 16:52

The equation 2x2 - 5x = - 12 is rewritten in the form of 2 (x - p) 2 + q = 0. what is the value of q?

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  1. 14 May, 19:31
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    2x^2 - 5x + 12 = 0

    Factoring out the leading coefficient:

    2 (x^2 - 5/2 x) + 12 = 0

    Completing the square:

    2[ (x - 5/4) ^2 - 25/16] + 12 = 0

    2 (x - 5/4) ^2 - 25/8 + 12 = 0

    2 (x - 5/4) ^2 + 71/8 = 0

    q = 71/8
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