Question

Follow the process of completing the square to solve x^2 - 10x + 8 = 0. What is the value of the constant that will be isolated on the right side of the equation in step 3? A.-8 B.-12 C.-32

Answer 1

A. -8

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. -8

Explanation:

`x^2-10x+8=0`

then we subtract 8 from both sides

`x^2-10x+8-8=0-8`

`x^2-10x=-8`

The value on the right side is -8 in the process of completing the square.