To solve the given equation by completing the square.
Answer to Problem 41SGR
The values of n are - 0.7 and 7.7 .
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
The function provided is
Formula used :
To solve an equation by completing the square, divide the coefficient of n of the equation by 2 and square it. That should provide the constant value. Then the equation would be of the form
Calculation :
Given equation
Here
For making the expression a perfect square.
This is the value of the constant.
Make left hand side a perfect square using the value of b .
Adjust the values accordingly
Taking square root.
Compute the values.
Now, equate both values, to get the answers of n.
Simplify for y .
This one value.
Computing the other value.
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