Question

Consider the equation: x^2=-8x-7

1) Rewrite the equation by completing the square
Write it as (x+c)^2=d or (x-c)^2=d
2) What are the solutions to the equation?
A. x=-4±3
B.x=4±3
C.x=-4±9
D.4±9
Please help! Thanks :)

Answer 1

Answers

1)

We can rewrite the equation as (x+4)^2=9

2)

x=−4±3

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