simplylogic0317
simplylogic0317 simplylogic0317
  • 22-08-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve the equation for all values of x by completing the square.

x^2+8x=9

Respuesta :

gmany
gmany gmany
  • 30-08-2018

[tex] (*)\qquad(a+b)^2=a^2+2ab+b^2\\\\x^2+8x=9\\\\x^2+2\cdot x\cdot4=9\ \ \ \ |+4^2\\\\\underbrace{x^2+2\cdot x\cdot4+4^2}_{(*)}=9+4^2\\\\(x+4)^2=25\to x+4=\pm\sqrt{25}\\\\x+4=-5\ \vee\ x+4=5\ \ \ \ \ |-4\\\\x=-9\ \vee\ x=1 [/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Select the correct answer. According to the Universal Law of Gravitation, every object attracts every other object in the universe. Why can’t you feel the force
Determine the function's value when x = -1. O g(-1) = -3 O g(-1) = 0 O g(-1) = 1 O g(-1) = 27
Can someone help me with this one too
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly in MLA style? (Homer 218)
Help, Please! Synthetic division of the polynomial p(x) is shown in the table. Use it to write the polynomial function p(x), divisor d(x), remainder r, and
Please help I need to graduate
Wine and Roses, Inc., offers a bond with a coupon of 5.0 percent with semiannual payments and a yield to maturity of 5.90 percent. The bonds mature in 10 years.
what were the names of the Groups of people from Asia that fought in world war one?
What is the x-intercept of the line 4x - 3y = 16? What is the x-intercept of the line 10x - 5y = 40? What is the x-intercept of the line y = -3x - 9?
Explique cómo podemos hacer para trasladar una caja de 50 kg desde planta baja hasta un primer piso que presenta una inclinación de 40°, que tipo de máquina sim