If using the method of completing the square to solve the quadratic equation x² - 8x - 1 = 0, which number would have to be added to "complete the square"?

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If using the method of completing the square to solve the quadratic equation x² - 8x - 1 = 0, which number would have to be added to "complete the square"?

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The square of 8/2 will be added to both to complete the square

Alcaro answered Sep 21, 2023

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