The form (x - p)^2 = q is the form that completing the square will leave us with.
---Add 5 to both sides
x^2 - 8x = 5
---Divide the b term by 2, and square it. Then, add that number to both sides.
-8/2 = -4
(-4)^2 = 16
x^2 - 8x + 16 = 5 + 16
x^2 - 8x + 16 = 21
---Factor!
(x - 4)^2 = 21
p = 4
q = 21
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<span>Selection A is correct</span>
Answer:
4
Step-by-step explanation:
Amount spent on coffee = 70 - 39.56 = 30.44
One pound costs 7.61, how many will cost 30.44
7.61 : 1 = 30.44 : X
7.61 = 30.44/X
X = 30.44/7.61
X = 4
Let "x" be a substitute for "a number"
1/3(x)=x-12 Multiply by 3
x=3x-36 Get n onto the same side of the equation
2x=36 Divide by 2
x=18
That's your answer.
