Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2−4x+3=0(x+□)2=□
Move constant term: To complete the square, we need to form a perfect square trinomial on the left side of the equation. We start by moving the constant term to the right side of the equation.x2−4x+3=0x2−4x=−3
Find completing number: Next, we find the number that completes the square. This number is (2b)2, where b is the coefficient of x. In this case, b=−4, so (2b)2=(2−4)2=(−2)2=4.We add this number to both sides of the equation to maintain equality.x2−4x+4=−3+4
Add completing number: Now, the left side of the equation is a perfect square trinomial, and the right side is the sum of −3 and 4.x2−4x+4=1
Write as square of binomial: We can now write the left side as the square of a binomial.(x−2)2=1This is the completed square form of the equation.
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