Question

A quadratic equation is shown below:

x2 − 14x + 41 = 0

Which of the following is the first correct step to write the above equation in the form (x − p)2 = q, where p and q are integers?

A. Add 8 to both sides of the equation
B. Add 9 to both sides of the equation
C. Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation
D. Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation

Answer 1

Hello,

Answer A

x²-2*7*x+41+8=8
==> (x-7)²=8