Question

A quadratic equation is shown below:
x2 - 8x + 13 = 0

Which of the following is the first correct step to write the above equation in the form (x - p)2 = q, where p and q are integers? (4 points)

Question 14 options:

1) Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation
2) Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation
3) Add 5 to both sides of the equation
4) Add 3 to both sides of the equation

Answer 1

to complete the square, which they can't pronounce for some reason, you add 3 to both sides.

Answer 2

thank you