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Factorize each of the following quadratic polynomials by using the method of completing:q2 - 10q + 21

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q2 – 10q + 21 Coefficient of q2 is 1 so we add and subtract square of half of coefficient of q

Therefore,

q2 – 10q + 21 = q2 – 10q + 52 – 52 + 21 (Adding and subtracting 52)

= (q – 5)2 – 22 (By completing the square)

= (q – 5 – 2) (q – 5 + 2)

= (q – 7) (q – 3)



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