Question

HELP PLEASE!

Answer 1

Solve the following equation by transforming it into a perfect square trinomial.

x^2 – 14x = 15

Answer 2

please explain to

Answer 3

what is half of 14?

Answer 4

7

Answer 5

solving it regularly would be easier
just subtract 15 from both sides and factor

Answer 6

ok so start with
\[(x-7)^2=-15+\] after the plus sign, put \(7^2\)

Answer 7

\[(x-7)^2=15+49\\
(x-7)^2=64\]

Answer 8

then take the square root
don't forget the \(\pm\)

Answer 9

ahh okay

Answer 10

you should be looking at two equations
\[x-7=8\] or
\[x-7=-8\] solve those in one step