Solve the Equation by Completing the Square

question 41

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by completing the square.

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Definitions:

Universal Instantiation

A principle in logic that allows for the deducing of a statement about a specific instance from a general statement that applies to all instances.

Universal Generalization

A form of deductive reasoning that concludes a general statement is true for all instances based on the observation of particular instances.

Quantifier Negation

The process of negating the quantifiers in a statement, such as changing "all" to "not all" or "some" to "none".

Existential Generalization

A logical operation that infers the existence of at least one member of a domain that satisfies a certain property from a specific case.