Answer the question.Use the equation  to explain how to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square.

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Divide both sides of the equation by 5. Add  to both sides of the equation. Take the square root of both sides of the equation, being careful to use the positive and negative square roots of the right side. Then add -  to both sides of the equation. (Explanations may vary.)

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Use the table to determine the indicated derivative or state that the derivative cannot be determined.(f-1)'(3)

A. 8
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C. - 
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Simplify each side of the equation and then solve. Check your solution.55 - (-8) = 7x

A. 60 B. 15 C. 9 D. 56

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Factor by grouping.x4 - 6x3 + 3x - 18

A. (x2 + 3)(x - 6) B. (x3 - 3)(x - 6) C. (x3 + 3)(x - 6) D. (x3 + 3)(x + 6)

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Write the equation in the form y = a(x - h)2 + k or x = a(y - k)2 + h and then graph the equation.x = y 2 - 6y + 8

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