Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
We need to transform the given x^2 - 19x + c into the form
(x - a)^2 + d
by completing the square:
1. Take half of the coefficient (-19) of x, obtaining -19/2.
2. Square this result, obtaining 361/4.
3. Add this to x^2 - 19x, and then immediately subtract it:
x^2 - 19x + c becomes x^2 - 19x + 361/4 - 361/4+ c
4. Replace the first three terms with (x - 19/2)^2:
x^2 - 19x + 361/4 - 361/4+ c => (x - 19/2)^2 - 361/4 + c
5. Put this into final form: (x - 19/2)^2 - (361/4 - c)
