Lee N.

asked • 05/02/23

What number would be used in the blank in order to complete the square? x2 + 16x = 8

What number would be used in the blank in order to complete the square? 

 

x2 + 16x         = 8        

Peter R.

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Take half of the "b" coefficient and square it. Half of 16 is 8, 8 squared is 64. See the two experts' responses.
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