What is x^2-8x-20=0 solving by completing the square?
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Explanation:
Add 20 to both sides...
When completed we should have a function of the form
Now change it into our
Square root both sides:
And finally add 4 to both sides to isolate x.
Explanation:
First, move the
Add
Simplifying the fractions:
Now that the LHS is a perfect square, we can factor it as
Taking the real (non-principal) square root:
Simplifying:
Isolating for