Question

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Answer 1

(x - 8)² = 14

Explanation:

Given

x² - 16x + 26 = - 24 ( subtract 26 from both sides )

x² - 16x = - 50

To complete the square

add ( half the coefficient of the x- term )² to both sides

x² + 2(- 8)x + 64 = - 50 + 64

(x - 8)² = 14