Answer:
x = 4
Explanation:
x^2 - 8x = -16
Add 16 to both sides.
x^2 8x + 16 = 0
This may be the square of a binomial.
x^2 is the square of x
16 is the square of 4 and -4.
Let's check the middle term:
2ab = 2(x)(-4) = -8x
Yes, it is the square of a binomial.
x^2 - 8x + 16 = 0
(x - 4)^2 = 0
x - 4 = 0 or x - 4 = 0
x = 4 or x = 4
Answer: x = 4