Solve by completing the square.q2−22q+21=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.q=_____ or q=_____
Q. Solve by completing the square.q2−22q+21=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.q=_____ or q=_____
Write Equation Form: Write the equation in the form of q2+bq=c.Subtract 21 from both sides to set the equation up for completing the square.q2−22q+21−21=0−21q2−22q=−21
Subtract 21: Find the number to add to both sides to complete the square.Since (−222)2=121, add 121 to both sides.q2−22q+121=−21+121q2−22q+121=100
Find Number to Add: Factor the left side of the equation.q2−22q+121 is a perfect square trinomial.(q−11)2=100
Factor Left Side: Take the square root of both sides of the equation.(q−11)2=100q−11=±10
Take Square Root: Solve for q by isolating the variable.Add 11 to both sides of the equation.q−11+11=±10+11q=11±10
Solve for q: Find the two values of q.q=11+10 implies q=21.q=11−10 implies q=1.Values of q: 21, 1
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