Exercise algebra.equations.quadratic.no-abc
Description
solve a quadratic equation without abc-formula
Derivation
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31 == x^2+8*x+16
⇒ algebra.equations.linear.flipx^2+8*x+16 == 31
⇒ algebra.equations.quadratic.left-square(x+4)^2 == 31
⇒ algebra.equations.coverup.powerx+4 == sqrt 31 or x+4 == -sqrt 31
⇒ algebra.equations.coverup.onevar.plusx == -4+sqrt 31 or x+4 == -sqrt 31
⇒ algebra.equations.coverup.onevar.plusx == -4+sqrt 31 or x == -4-sqrt 31