Question

solving x^2 + 2x -10 = 0 by completing the square method produces an equation of the form (x+h)^2 = k. find h and k

Answer 1

h = 1 and k = 11

Explanation:

x^2+2x=10

x^2+2x+1 = 10+1

x^2+2x+1=11

(x+1)^2 = 11