Question

Complete the square to transform the quadratic equation into the form (x – p)2 = q.

x2 - 6x - 8 = 6
A) (x - 6)2 = 9
B) (x - 3)2 = 23
C) (x - 6)2 = -9
D) (x - 3)2 = -23

Answer 1

For Usatestprep its D

Explanation:

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Answer 2

B

Explanation:

Given

x² - 6x - 8 = 6 ( add 8 to both sides )

x² - 6x = 14

To complete the square

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

x² + 2(- 3)x + 9 = 14 + 9

(x - 3)² = 23 → B