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The method of completing the square can be used to transform the equation

X2 - 6 + 8 = 0 into the form (26-1)2=9.
What are the values for p and q?

The method of completing the square can be used to transform the equation X2 - 6 + 8 = 0 into-example-1
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Answer:

p = 3, q = 1

Explanation:

-6 ÷ 2 = 3

(x - 3)² -(-3)² + 8

(x - 3)² -9 + 8

(x - 3)² - 1 = 0

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