book Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability

I am having major problems solving by completing the square 2x^2-6x=5. I have no idea where to begin

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Markita bought a roll of carpeting 8.5 ft wide. The maximum area the carpet will cover is at most 136sq ft. What is the largest possible length of the carpet?
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4x+y=14
x+5y=13