Aaron is solving the equation x2 - 8x = 1. Which value must be added to both sides of the equation to make the left side a perfect-square trinomial?

-16

-4

16

4

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Natalya Waters

20 March, 20:34

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Trenton Krueger · Answer 1

The answer to your question is: + 16

Step-by-step explanation:

x² - 8x = 1

x² - 8x + (4) ² = 1 + (4) ²

x² - 8x + 16 = 1 + 16

(x - 4) ² = 17

Aaron is solving the equation x2 - 8x = 1. Which value must be added to both sides of the equation to make the left side a perfect-square trinomial?-16-4164