Question

Which of the following tables shows the correct steps to transform x2 + 6x + 8 = 0 into the form (x - p)2 = q?

Answer 1

I say (x + 3)^2 = -2

Answer 2

x^2 + 6x + 8 = 0
x^2 + 6x = -8
(x+3)^2 = -8 + 9
(x+3)^2 = 1
(x - (-3))^2 = 1

Answer 3

So it would be:
(x + 3)^2 = 1?

Answer 4

Yes. Also they want it in the form (x-p)^2 = q and so (x - (-3))^2 = 1 so that p = -3 and q = 1.

Answer 5

Thank you good sir!