Question

Solve the given equation by completing the square.

Answer 1

Answer:

a = -4, b = 3 and c = 6 (OR)

a = -4, b = -3 and c = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

$x^{2} +8x = 38$

Add 16 to both sides.

$x^{2} +8x+16 = 38 + 16$

$(x+4)^{2} =54$

$x + 4 = \sqrt{54}$ or $x + 4 = -\sqrt{54}$

$x+4=3\sqrt{6}$ or $x+4=-3\sqrt{6}$

$x=-4+3\sqrt{6}$ or $x=-4-3\sqrt{6}$

Therefore, a = -4, b = 3 and c = 6 (OR)

a = -4, b = -3 and c = 6

Answer 2

Answer

i got it right a = -4, b = 3 and c = 6 (OR)

a = -4, b = -3 and c = 6

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