Question

ASAP PLEASE! Complete the square.


`m^2-8m`

Find the missing term that completes the square.

`m^2-8m+?`
(Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a fraction.)

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

Let us assume the square is (m-a)²
We have to find a

(m-a)² = m² -2am + a²

We are given
m² -8m

Comparing terms
2a = 8

a = 4

so the square is (m-4)²

which is m² - 8m + 16