Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2−14x+33=0(x+□)2=□
Rewrite equation: Rewrite the equation in the form of x2+bx=c.Subtract 33 from both sides to set the equation up for completing the square.x2−14x+33−33=0−33x2−14x=−33
Find completing square number: Find the number to complete the square.To complete the square, we need to add (2b)2 to both sides of the equation, where b is the coefficient of x.In this case, b=−14, so (2b)2=(2−14)2=(−7)2=49.
Add completing square number: Add 49 to both sides of the equation.x2−14x+49=−33+49x2−14x+49=16
Factor left side: Factor the left side of the equation.The left side of the equation is now a perfect square trinomial.(x−7)2=16
Write completed square form: Write the completed square form of the equation.The equation in completed square form is:(x−7)2=16
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