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Find the values of a and b such that x^2+2x+2=(x-a)^2+b
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Find the values of a and b such that x^2+2x+2=(x-a)^2+b

User Arthu Santiago
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Answer:

A=1 and b=1

Explanation:

User Dheinz
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Answer:

a = -1

b = 1

Explanation:

Step 1: Isolate x's

x² + 2x = -2

Step 2: Complete the Square

x² + 2x + 1 = -2 + 1

(x + 1)² = -1

Step 3: Move everything to 1 side

(x + 1)² + 1 = 0

And we have our answer.

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