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What value is added to both sides of the equation x2 − 8x = −10 in order to solve by completing the square
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What value is added to both sides of the equation x2 − 8x = −10 in order to solve by completing the square

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the way you complete the square is by taking the "middle" term, in this case (-8) and halving it, then squaring it. the perfect square you'll add to both sides is 16.
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