For x²+bx+c, to complete the square, you add (half of b)²
b=8 in this case, so you add 4², which is 16
x²+8x+16-16-4
y=(x+4)²-20 is the final form.
Answer:
The answer is 46 units
Step-by-step explanation:
You were correct in multiplying 12 by 4. However, you forgot to notice that the corners of every square were only shaded halfway. All you have to do then is subtract 48 by 2.
Answer:
The correct quotient is 3.
I think Derek has mistaken to divide 
by 
.
Step-by-step explanation:
We have to check the quotient of 
.
Part A:
Now, .
= 
So, the correct quotient is 3.
Part B:
Derek says that the quotient is 
.
So, I think Derek has mistaken to divide by . (Answer)
