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Four different methods of solving a quadratic equation have been discussed in this course: factoring, the square root property, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Explain under what circumstances each method would be preferred over any of the other methods. Give an example for each circumstance.

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Factoring is justified as a method in this posting.

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