Question

Which of the following tables shows the correct steps to transform x2 + 10x + 24 = 0 into the form (x − p)2 = q? [p and q are integers]

Answer 1

1.
x² +10x +24 = 0
x² +10x =-24
2.
x² +2*5*x +5² =-24+5²
3.
x²+2*5*x+25 = -24+25
4.
(x+5)² = 1
p=-5, q=1