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17 August, 12:54

If using the method of completing the square to solve the quadratic equation x 2 + 16 x + 24 = 0 x 2 + 16x+24=0, which number would have to be added to "complete the square"?

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  1. 17 August, 15:33
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    64

    Step-by-step explanation:

    given x² + 16x + 24 = 0

    To complete the square

    add (half the coefficient of the x-term) ² to both sides

    x² + 2 (8) x + 64 + 24 = 64

    (x + 8) ² + 24 = 64
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