Divide by 5: First, divide the equation by 5 to make the coefficient of x2 equal to 1.5x2+3x−4=0x2+(53)x−54=0
Move constant term: Next, move the constant term to the other side of the equation. x2+(53)x=54
Complete the square: Now, to complete the square, add (2b)2 to both sides, where b is the coefficient of x.53/2=103(103)2=1009x2+(53)x+1009=54+1009
Add fractions: Find a common denominator and add the fractions on the right side.x2+53x+1009=10080+1009x2+53x+1009=10089
Write as trinomial: Write the left side as a perfect square trinomial.(x+103)2=10089
Take square root: Take the square root of both sides.x+103=±10089x+103=±1089
Subtract 103: Subtract 103 from both sides to solve for x.x=−103±1089
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression. x=10−3±89
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