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Rewrite the equation by completing the square. x^2 +16x +64=0

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Answer: (x+8)²

Explanation:

When you complete the square, the factor is squared. You want to first factor the equation.

x²+16x+64=0

(x+8)(x+8)=0

Now that we have factored the equation, we can put in into squares.

(x+8)²

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