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Rewrite the function by completing the square.

f(x) = x^2 + 14x + 8

f(x) = (x+__)^2 + __

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Answer:

7; -41

Explanation:

f(x) =
x^(2) +14x +8

f(x) =
x^(2) + 14x + 49 -41

f(x) =
(x+7)^(2) + (-41)

When completing the square, 49 = (14/2)^2

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