Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2−6x−16=0(x+□)2=□
Rewrite equation: Rewrite the equation in the form of x2+bx=c.We start with the equation x2−6x−16=0 and add 16 to both sides to isolate the x2 and x terms on one side.x2−6x−16+16=0+16x2−6x=16
Isolate x2 and x terms: Choose 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=−6.(2−6)2=(−3)2=9We add 9 to both sides of the equation.x2−6x+9=16+9x2−6x+9=25
Complete the square: Factor the left side of the equation.The left side of the equation is now a perfect square trinomial, which can be factored into (x−3)2.(x−3)2=25
Factor left side: Write the completed square form of the equation.The completed square form of the equation is (x−3)2=25.
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