Answer:


Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Completing the square</u>
when 
Given equation:

Subtract 40 from both sides:

Divide both sides by 3:

Add the square of half the coefficient of
to both sides:


Factor the left side and simplify the right side:

Square root both sides:

Add 4 to both sides and simplify the radical:



Answer:
$284.55
Step-by-step explanation:
total of sold candles:$14.35 × 21 = $301.35
total for materials : 21÷3 = 7
=7×$2.40
=$16.8
net earn; $301.35-$16.8 =$284.55
When you move down you subtract and when you move to the right you subtract when your moving up or to the left you add