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In the quadratic equation x2 - 8x + a = 0; what is the value, a, in order to form a perfect square?

In the quadratic equation x2 - 8x + a = 0; what is the value, a, in order to form a perfect square?
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In the quadratic equation x2 - 8x + a = 0; what is the value, a, in order to form a perfect square?

User Adam Miklosi
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Answer - a=16
Explanation - Plugging in 16 will form 4, which is a perfect square.
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