Solve by completing the square.v2−12v−23=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.v=_____ or v=_____
Q. Solve by completing the square.v2−12v−23=0Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.v=_____ or v=_____
Rewrite equation: Rewrite the equation in the form of v2+bv=c.Add 23 to both sides to set the equation up for completing the square.v2−12v−23+23=0+23v2−12v=23
Add 23: Choose the number to add to both sides to complete the square.Since (−212)2=36, add 36 to both sides.v2−12v+36=23+36v2−12v+36=59
Choose number to add: Factor the left side of the equation.v2−12v+36=59(v−6)2=59
Factor left side: Take the square root of both sides of the equation.(v−6)2=±59v−6=±59
Take square root: Solve for v by adding 6 to both sides of the equation.v−6+6=±59+6v=6±59
Solve for v: Calculate the approximate decimal values of v, rounded to the nearest hundredth.v≈6+59 and v≈6−59v≈6+7.68 and v≈6−7.68v≈13.68 and v≈−1.68
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