Question

Solve x2 - 8x + 3 = 0 by completing the square.

Which equation is used in the process?


(x - 4)2 = 0

(x - 4)2 = 13

(x - 4)2 = 19

Answer 1

the correct answer is (x - 4)2 = 13.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer for this would be the second option. The equation that is used in the process in completing the square is this: (x - 4)2 = 13.
The solution is this:
(x-4)(x-4) = 13
x^2 - 4x - 4x + 16 = 13
x^2 - 8x +16 = 13
x^2 - 8x = 13 -16
x^2 - 8x = -3
x^2 - 8x + 3 = 0
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