X^(2)+16x+28=0 complete the square

(x + 8)² = 36

Step-by-step explanation:

When you are trying to complete the square and the equation already has a constant, you add or subtract that value to the other side of the equation so you can cancel it out.

x² + 16x + 28 = 0

x² + 16x + 28 - 28 = 0 -28

x² + 16x = -28

Now, you find ()² (divide b by 2 and raise the quotient to the second power). Half of 16 is 8, and 8² is 64. Add 64 to both sides.

x² + 16x + 64 = -28 + 64

x² + 16x + 64 = 36

Now, you just factor the equation on the left. To factor it, you will always use the number you got to make the constant, which in this case is 8.

(x + 8)² = 36

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