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Which equation is equivalent to the given expression


x {}^(2) - 6x = 8
A.

(x - 3) {}^(2) = 17
B.

(x - 6) {}^(2) = 20
C.

(x - 3) {}^(2) = 14
D.

(x - 6) {}^(2) = 44


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Answer:


(x - 3)^(2) = 17

Explanation:


{x}^(2) - 6x = 8 \\ {x}^(2) - 6x + 9 = 8 + 9 \\ (x - 3)^(2) = 17

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