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we have

Factor the leading coefficient

Complete the square. Remember to balance the equation by adding the same constants to each side


Divide both sides by 

Rewrite as perfect squares

Taking the square roots of both sides (square root property of equality)

Remember that





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The solutions are


No decreased-
Set up equaivalent ratioo. It started out 2 duck to every 3 geese, continue the pattern and see for a change
ducks 2 4 6
geese 3 6 9
but now its 5 ; 9 instead of 6 to 9, therefore the number of ducks decreased