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What number must you add to complete the square x^2+8=-3?

A. 16
B. 8
C. 4
D. 64

User Moudiz
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x^2 + 8x = -3


x^2 + 8x + (8/2)^2 = -3 + (8/2)^2


x^2 + 8x + 16 = -3 + 16

Answer: A 16


(x + 4)^2 = 13



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