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19 August, 18:11

How do you solve x^2 - 16x - 34 = 2 by completing the square?

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  1. 19 August, 18:43
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    Complete the SquareSolve for x over the real numbers: (x - 8) ^2 - 100 = 0

    Add 100 to both sides: (x - 8) ^2 = 100

    Take the square root of both sides:x - 8 = 10 or x - 8 = - 10

    Add 8 to both sides:x = 18 or x - 8 = - 10

    Add 8 to both sides:Answer: x = 18 or x = - 2
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