SOLUTION: Rewrite the equations in vertex form by completing the square: 1. y=x²-16x+____ 2. y=x²+3x+____

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Question 1004249: Rewrite the equations in vertex form by completing the square:
1. y=x²-16x+____
2. y=x²+3x+____
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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1. y=x²-16x+____
Add and subtract the term, %2816%2F2%29%5E2=8%5E2.
y=%28x-8%29%5E2-64


2. y=x²+3x+____
Add and subtract the term, (3/2)^2.
y=%28x%2B3%2F2%29%5E2-9%2F4


LESSON: How to solve quadratic equation using Completing the Square