Give an example of how you would solve an equation by completing the square. Describe the steps.

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klemol [59]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

to solve an equation by completing the square in a quadratic formula

f(x)=ax²+bx+c

example :x²-6x-16=0

first rearrange if necessary, move the constant to one side .

x²-6x=16

second you find a new term to complete the square which is (b/2)², and add the term to both sides.(6/2)²=3²=9

x²-6x+9=16+9

x²-6x+9=25

third factorize : find the common factor between 6 and 9 which is 3

x²-6x+9=25

(x-3)²=25

last solve for x: (x-3)²=25

x-3=√25

x=3±5

x=3+5=8 or 3-5=-2

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