The first three steps of completing the square to solve the quadratic equation x2+8x+5=0 what are next 3 steps

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Maverick Marks

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The first three steps of completing the square to solve the quadratic equation x2+8x+5=0 what are next 3 steps

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Karsyn Little · Answer 1

1. form is

(x+a) ^2 - (a) ^2 + b

a is half of the second coefficient in front of x (half of 8)

(x+4) ^2 - (4) ^2 + 5

(x+4) ^2 - 16+5

= (x+4) ^2 - 9