Question

Write the equation x2+24x+60=0 in the form (x+p)2=q

Answer 1

Answer:

(x+12)^2=84

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2+24x+60=0

x^2+24x=-60

x^2+24x+(24/2)^2=-60+(24/2)^2

(x+24/2)^2=84

(x+12)^2=84 (ans)