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13 May, 00:41

Find the values of a and b such that x^2+2x+2 = (x-a) ^2+b

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  1. 13 May, 02:56
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    a = - 1

    b = 1

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Step 1: Isolate x's

    x² + 2x = - 2

    Step 2: Complete the Square

    x² + 2x + 1 = - 2 + 1

    (x + 1) ² = - 1

    Step 3: Move everything to 1 side

    (x + 1) ² + 1 = 0

    And we have our answer.
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