SOLUTION: An equation is shown. x^2+ 8x + 19 = 0 What is an equivalent equation that results from completing the square?

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Question 1025458: An equation is shown.
x^2+ 8x + 19 = 0
What is an equivalent equation that results from completing the square?
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, Cromlix:
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Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
x^2 + 8x + 19 = 0
x^2 + 8x +19
x^2 + 8x + 16 -16+19
(x + 4)^2 3
Turning point of equation:
(-4,3) Axis of symmetry for
equation => x = -4
Hope this helps :-)