SOLUTION: The quadratic equation x^2 = 8x = -20 is to be solved by completing the square. Which equation would be a step in that solutions? a) (x - 4)^2 = 4 b) x^2

SOLUTION: The quadratic equation x^2 = 8x = -20 is to be solved by completing the square. Which equation would be a step in that solutions? a) (x - 4)^2 = 4 b) x^2 - 8x + 16 = -20

Question 293566: The quadratic equation x^2 = 8x = -20 is to be solved by completing the square. Which equation would be a step in that solutions?
a) (x - 4)^2 = 4
b) x^2 - 8x + 16 = -20
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Too many equal signs in your equation.
b) could be a step in completing the square of x^2-8x=-20 if 16 were also added to the right side.
So a) is a step in completing the square of x^2-8x=-20

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