fatmarshmello fatmarshmello
  • 23-06-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

show that x²-8x+20 can be written in the form (x-a)²+a where a is an integer

Respuesta :

ronhagrid310
ronhagrid310 ronhagrid310
  • 23-06-2020

Answer:

   x² - 8x + 20

=  x²- 2*4*x + 16 + 4

=  x²- 2*4*x + 4² + 4

= (x - 4)² + 4

= (x - a)² + a, with a = 4

Hope this helps!

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2(x − 4) = 5x + x − 10? 3 2 −2 −3
Simplify. (x5)7 a. x12 b. x 2 c. x 35 d. x35
Quadrilateral LMNO has diagonals that intersect at point P. If LP = 6x – 5, MP = y + 25, NP = 4x + 17, and OP = 5y + 29, find the values of x and y such that LM
The ability to move up in social class is ______. social mobility social rank socialite None of the above
If a summary dives 370 ft./s what is the average rate he diver
The study of social interaction in terms of theatrical performance is referred to as
A great Macedonian leader who conquered the entire Persian Empire and opened the way for a blend of Greek and Middle Eastern cultures was a. Romulus. b. Alexa
polygon with only 2 congruent sides and 2 congruent angles
Bebop is a style of a. ragtime. b. jazz. c. fusion. d. pop.
The Marine barracks that was destroyed by a terrorist bomb during the Reagan administration was located in what country? Jordan Syria Iran Lebanon