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Express x^2-8x in the form (x-a)^2-b where a and b are integers

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Answer:


(x-4)^(2) -16

Explanation:


x^(2) -8x\\(8)/(2) =4\\4^(2) =16\\\\x^(2)-8x+16-16\\\\ (x-4)^(2) -16

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