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Which three steps are correct when solving this quadratic equation by completing the square?

x2 + 8x + 15 = 0
A)
x4 + 8x = -15
B)
x2 + 8x + 16 - 1
(x + 4)2 = 16
D)
(x + 4)2 = 1
E
x = -3 or x = 5

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Answer:

E

Explanation:

transferring the constant

making the coefficient of x^2 to be 1

then add the square of half the coefficient of x

take the square root of both sides

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