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The equation is \"\".

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\"\"                           (Original equation) 

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The standard form equation is \"\".

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Compare the above two equations \"\" and \"\".

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a.

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Find the discriminant value.

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\"\"                                        (Formula for discriminant)

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\"\"                         (Substitute \"\" and \"\")

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\"\"                                   (Multiply)

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\"\"                                     (Evaluate powers: \"\")

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\"\"                                             (Add: \"\")

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\"\".

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\"\"

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b.

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Find the number of roots. 

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Since \"\" and it is a perfect square ,then it has two real, rational roots.

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\"\"

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c.

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Find the roots. 

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\"\"                  (Formula for quadratic equation)

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\"\"                            (Substitute \"\" and \"\")

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\"\"                               (Multiply)

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\"\"                                    (Substitute: \"\")

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\"\" or \"\"        (Write as two equation)

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\"\" or \"\"                 (Subtract)

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\"\" or \"\"                     (Simplify)

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Therefore, the solutions are \"\" and \"\".

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\"\"

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a. \"\".

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b. \"\" it is a perfect square ,then it has two real, rational roots.

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c. The two real solutions are \"\" and \"\".