Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2+2x−48=0(x+□)2=□
Rewrite equation in standard form: Rewrite the equation in the form of x2+bx=c.Add 48 to both sides to isolate the quadratic and linear terms.x2+2x−48+48=0+48x2+2x=48
Isolate the quadratic and linear terms: Choose the number to complete the square.Since (22)2=1, add 1 to both sides to complete the square.x2+2x+1=48+1x2+2x+1=49
Complete the square: Factor the left side as a perfect square trinomial.(x+1)2=49
Factor the left side: Write the completed square form of the equation.The completed square form of the equation is (x+1)2=49.
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