SOLUTION: Good Morning ! How would I complete the square on {{{2x^2+16x-6=0}}} Thank you in advance !

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Question 1044070: Good Morning !
How would I complete the square on
2x%5E2%2B16x-6=0
Thank you in advance !

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x%5E2%2B16x-6=0
Factor out the 2.
2%28x%5E2%2B8x%29-6=0
2%28x%5E2%2B8x%2B16%29-6=2%2816%29
2%28x%2B4%29%5E2=38
Take it from there.