Question

Which equation is equivalent to the given equation?x2 - 6x = 8A. (x – 3)2 = 17B. (x – 6)2c. (x – 3)2 = 14D. (5 – 6)2 = 20

Answer 1

step 1

Complete the square

we have

x2 - 6x = 8

(x^2-6x+9-9)=8

(x^2-6x+9)=8+9

(x^2-6x+9)=17

(x-3)^2=17

the answer is the option A