Question

Did I do these correctly?

Answer 1

http://prntscr.com/55rhdy

Answer 2

http://prntscr.com/55rhq8

Answer 3

First one is correct but second is not

Answer 4

WHere did I go wrong?

Answer 5

x^2 +(sum)x + product = 0
your sum isnt correct. because 8*-2 = -16 not 1

Answer 6

So...I'm trying to see how to do this again...

Answer 7

For your first one you should have (x+8).

Answer 8

Oh! When I split the middle term. I need to find two factors that equal 1...

Answer 9

Instead of x - 8 @wmj259 ?

Answer 10

Yes.

Answer 11

x+y = 6
xy= 1

Answer 12

Okay, I'm confused. So I have to find two factors that add up to 6 and when multiplied, equal 1? That's impossible...

Answer 13

The otherway. Product equals 6 and adds together to get 1.

Answer 14

Lets go small first.
What 2 numbers multiplied together equals 6?

Answer 15

1, 6
2, 3
6, 1

Answer 16

Well,,, actually...

Answer 17

Are you supposed to use solve by completing the square?

Answer 18

For your first question, you are correct up to the second line.

Answer 19

x^2+6-16
x^2+8x-2x-16
x(x+8)-2(x+8)

Answer 20

Correct?

Answer 21

Okay.

Answer 22

Yes, I am supposed to solve by completing the square.

Answer 23

Notice what I did and what you did.