Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2−8x+7=0(x+□)2=□
Given equation: Start with the given equation x2−8x+7=0.To complete the square, we need to form a perfect square trinomial on the left side of the equation.
Isolating the quadratic and linear terms: Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the quadratic and linear terms.x2−8x+7−7=0−7x2−8x=−7
Completing the square: To complete the square, we need to add (2b)2 to both sides, where b is the coefficient of x. In this case, b=−8.(−28)2=(−4)2=16Add 16 to both sides of the equation.x2−8x+16=−7+16
Perfect square trinomial: Now the left side of the equation is a perfect square trinomial.x2−8x+16=9The left side can be factored into (x−4)2.(x−4)2=9
Rewriting the equation: We have now rewritten the original equation by completing the square.The completed square form is (x−4)2=9.
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