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Find the solutions to the quadratic equation below by completing the square.

x2 - 8x - 7 = 0

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Answer:

x=4-
√(23), x=4+
√(23)

Explanation:

(x^2-8x+16)-16-7=0

(x-4)^2=23

x=4-
√(23), x=4+
√(23)

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