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Solve x2 - 6x = -8 by completing the square. Enter each step

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x^2-6x=-8\\x^2-6x+9=-8+9\\(x-3)^2=1\\x-3=\pm 1\\x=\pm 1+3\\\\x_(1) =4\\x_(2) =2\\

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