Question

Complete the square to transform the quadratic equation into the form (x –p)2= q.X2-8x -10 = 18

Answer 1

Answer:

$(x-4)^{2}=44$

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$x^{2}-8x-10=18$

Group terms that contain the same variable, and move the constant to the opposite side of the equation

$x^{2}-8x=18+10$

$x^{2}-8x=28$

Complete the square . Remember to balance the equation by adding the same constants to each side

$x^{2}-8x+16=28+16$

$x^{2}-8x+16=44$

Rewrite as perfect squares

$(x-4)^{2}=44$