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OpenStudy (superhelp101):

What value is added to both sides of the equation x2 - 8x = -10 in order to solve by completing the square? -8 16 -4 4 @mathmate @aum

OpenStudy (aum):

You add (b/2a)^2 to both sides where b is the coefficient of the x term and a is the coefficient of the x^2 term.

OpenStudy (superhelp101):

wait I'm confused

OpenStudy (aum):

b = -8, a = 1

OpenStudy (superhelp101):

so it's 16?

OpenStudy (aum):

Yes.

OpenStudy (superhelp101):

really...yes!! :) thxxx!!

OpenStudy (aum):

you are welcome.

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