Solve by completing the square.q2−18q=−43Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.q= _____ or q= _____
Q. Solve by completing the square.q2−18q=−43Write your answers as integers, proper or improper fractions in simplest form, or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth.q= _____ or q= _____
Rewrite and Add Constant: Rewrite the equation in the form of q2+bq=c. Add 43 to both sides to move the constant term to the right side of the equation. q2−18q+43=−43+43q2−18q=43
Choose Number to Complete Square: Choose the number to add to both sides to complete the square.Since (−218)2=81, add 81 to both sides.q2−18q+81=43+81q2−18q+81=124
Factor Left Side: Factor the left side of the equation.q2−18q+81=124(q−9)2=124
Take Square Root: Take the square root of both sides of the equation.(q−9)2=124q−9=±124
Solve for q: Solve for q by isolating the variable.Add 9 to both sides of the equation.q−9+9=±124+9q=9±124
Simplify Square Root: Simplify the square root and round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. 124 is approximately 11.14. q=9±11.14
Find Values of q: Find the two values of q.q=9+11.14 implies q≈20.14.q=9−11.14 implies q≈−2.14.Values of q: 20.14, −2.14
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