Chapter 10: Q 10.43 (page 1175)

Solve the equation by completing square method.
$a^{2} + 4 a + 9 = 30$

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The solutions are $a = 3, a = - 7$ .

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Given Information.

The Given equation is $a^{2} + 4 a + 9 = 30$ .

Isolate the variable terms on one side and the constant terms on the other.

$a^{2} + 4 a + 9 = 30 a^{2} + 4 a = 30 - 9 a^{2} + 4 a = 21$

Here, $b = 4$

So,

$= {(\frac{1}{2} b)}^{2} = {(\frac{1}{2} (4))}^{2} = {(2)}^{2} = 4$

Add $4$ both sides.

$a^{2} + 4 a + 4 = 21 + 4 a^{2} + 4 a + 4 = 25$

Factor the perfect square trinomial as a binomial square.

$(a + 2)^{2} = 25$

Use the square root property.

$a + 2 = \pm \sqrt{25} a + 2 = \pm 5 a = - 2 \pm 5$

Rewrite to show two solutions.

$a = - 2 + 5 = 3 a = - 2 - 5 = - 7$

Thus, the solutions are $a = 3, a = - 7$ .

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Solve the equation by completing square method.
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Isolate the variable terms on one side and the constant terms on the other.

Factor the perfect square trinomial as a binomial square.

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Solve the equation by completing square method.a2+4a+9=30

Short Answer

Step by step solution

Given Information.

Isolate the variable terms on one side and the constant terms on the other.

Factor the perfect square trinomial as a binomial square.

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Solve the equation by completing square method.
$a^{2} + 4 a + 9 = 30$