Question

Solve X squared minus 8X +3 equals zero by completing the square which equation is used in the process?

Answer 1

x = 4 ± √13

Explanation:

x² − 8x + 3 = 0

Complete the square. (-8/2)² = 16.

x² − 8x + 16 − 13 = 0

(x − 4)² − 13 = 0

(x − 4)² = 13

x − 4 = ±√13

x = 4 ± √13