Question

solve for x by completing the square. 2x^2-4x+7=0

Answer 1

Answer:

2x^2 - 4x + 7 = 0

x^2 - 2x + 3.5 = 0

x^2 - 2x = - 3.5

x^2 - 2x + 1 = 1 - 3.5

(x - 1)^2 = - 2.5

No solution because a quadratic term can't be negative.