1 Put the equation into the form ax 2 + bx = – c. 
2 Make sure that a = 1 (if a ≠ 1, multiply through the equation by. before proceeding). 
3 Using the value of b from this new equation, add. ... 
4 Find the square root of both sides of the equation. 
5 Solve the resulting equation.
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