Question

Complete the square to transform the quadratic equation into the form (x – p)2 = q. x2 - 12x - 5 = 7 A) (x - 36)2 = 9 B) (x - 6)2 = 48 C) (x - 36)2 = -9 D) (x - 6)2 = -48

Answer 1

(x - 6)^2 = 48.

Explanation:

x2 - 12x - 5 = 7

x2 - 12x = 12

(x - 6)^2 - 36 = 12

(x - 6)^2 = 48