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Answer:
(x - 8)² = 14
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x² - 16x + 26 = - 24 ( subtract 26 from both sides )
x² - 16x = - 50
To complete the square
add ( half the coefficient of the x- term )² to both sides
x² + 2(- 8)x + 64 = - 50 + 64
(x - 8)² = 14
Answer: E. 384ft.
Step-by-step explanation:
112 - 16 = 96
96 x 4 = 384 ft.
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