Question

help if possible? Write x2 - 2x - 3 = 0 in the form (x - a)2 = b, where a and b are integers. (4 points) (x - 4)2 = 3 (x - 3)2 = 2 (x - 2)2 = 1 (x - 1)2 = 4

Answer 1

$x^2-2x-3=0 \\ (x^2-2x+1)-1-3=0 \\ (x-1)^2-4=0 \\ \boxed{(x-1)^2=4}$