Raymond B. answered 03/31/21
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4x^2 + 12x - 135 =0
x^2 + 3x = 135/4
x^2 + 3x + 9/4 = 135/4 + 9/4
(x+3/2)^2 = 144/4
x +3/2 = + or - 12/2 = 6
x= 6-3/2 or -6-3/2
x = 9/2 or -15/2
x = 4 1/2 or - 7 1/2
the positive solution is x = 4.5