Question

4. Solve by completing the square.
x^2-6x-2=0
The solutions are x =

Answer 1

X= -1

Explanation:

•Remember PEMDAS

•exponents: X^2

•Square root/x^2-6x-2

= x-2.4x-1.4=0

•Add 1.4 to 0

x-2.4x=1.4

•Combine like terms

-1.4x=1.4

•divide by -1.4 on each side to get x by itself

-1.4x/-1.4= 1.4/-1.4

X=-1