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12-51.

Solve the following quadratic equations by completing the square, if possible. Leave your answers in exact form. Check your solution(s).  

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    Add to both sides.

    Simplify.

    Write two equations.

    or

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    Add to both sides.

    Follow the steps in part (a).

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    Follow the steps in part (b).

    or

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    Follow the steps in part (a).