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Optimal Machine Calibration Offset

A precision machinist uses the quadratic model $4x^2 - 20x = -25todeterminetheoptimaloffsetto determine the optimal offsetx(inmillimeters)foracuttingtool.BasedonthestepsoftheQuadraticFormulaforthisspecificequation,whatisthesinglenumericalvalueof(in millimeters) for a cutting tool. Based on the steps of the Quadratic Formula for this specific equation, what is the single numerical value ofx$ that represents this optimal offset?

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