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Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square.
x^2+ 8x+1=0
First, choose the appropriate form and fill in the blanks with the correct numbers.
Then, solve the equation. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.
Form:
C (+ - 0
O G-D? - 0
Solution:
x = 0

Respuesta :

If we add 15 to both sides, we get

[tex]x^2+8x+16=15[/tex]

We can read the left hand side as

[tex]x^2 + 2\cdot 4\cdot x+4^2 = (x+4)^2[/tex]

So, the equation becomes

[tex](x+4)^2=15[/tex]

Take the square root of both sides:

[tex]x+4 = \pm\sqrt{15}[/tex]

Subtract 4 from both sides:

[tex]x=\pm\sqrt{15}-4[/tex]

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