Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2+14x+49=0(x+□)2=□
Identify equation: Identify the equation to be rewritten by completing the square.We have the quadratic equationx2+14x+49=0.
Recognize perfect square trinomial: Recognize that the equation is already a perfect square trinomial.The equation x2+14x+49 can be factored as (x+7)2 because 14x is twice the product of 7 and x, and 49 is 72.
Rewrite in completed square form: Rewrite the equation in the completed square form.The completed square form of the equation is (x+7)2=0.
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