Question

Using the method of completing the square to solve the quadratic equation ::

Answer 1

Answer:

100 should be added to 'complete the squre'

Step-by-step explanation:

${x}^{2} - 20x + 24 = 0 \\ ( {x}^{2} + 2 \times 10 \times x + {10}^{2}) - {10}^{2} + 64 = 0 \\ {(x - 10)}^{2} - 100 + 64 = 0 \\ {( x - 10)}^{2} - 36 = 0 \\ {(x - 10)}^{2} = 36 \\ (x - 10) = \pm 6 \\ x = 10 \pm 6 \\ x = 10 + 6 \: \: or \: \: x = 10 - 6 \\ x = 16 \: \: or \: \: x = 4$