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D. (x – 3)^2 = 17
Step-by-step explanation:
We assume you want an equivalent to x^2 -6x = 8.
We can complete the square by adding the square of half the x-coefficient to both sides of the equation.
x^2 -6x +(-6/2)^2 = 8 +(-6/2)^2
(x -3)^2 = 17 . . . . simplify
"Completing the square" is a step in the solution of quadratic equations. It can be accomplished without the guesswork or trial-and-error associated with methods like factoring, and it always leads to a solution. It is the method by which the quadratic formula is derived.
Since you need to find the area of a square napkin, you need to know what the formula for a square is. It is height multiplied by base. So a square is equal in all sides. 8×8=64
Answer: 64 in²