Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2−4x=0(x+□)2=□
Finding the Perfect Square Trinomial: To complete the square, we need to find a number to add to both sides of the equation x2−4x=0 so that the left side becomes a perfect square trinomial. The number we need to add is the square of half the coefficient of x, which is (24)2=22=4.
Adding 4 to Both Sides: Add 4 to both sides of the equation to complete the square on the left side.x2−4x+4=0+4
Factoring the Perfect Square Trinomial: Now, the left side of the equation is a perfect square trinomial, which can be factored into (x−2)2.(x−2)2=4
Completing the Square: We have now rewritten the original equation by completing the square. The completed square form of the equation is (x−2)2=4.
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