Question
Which equation completes the square to create an equivalent equation in the form of (x-p)^2=q x^2+8x+11=0 Show your work here (x+1)^2=8 (x+8)^2=11 (x+4)^2=-6 (x+4)^2=5
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Finn
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Answer
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Explanation
## Step 1: Rewrite the equation### Move the constant term to the right side of the equation.
## Step 2: Complete the square### Add
to both sides of the equation. Here,
, so
.
## Step 3: Simplify### Simplify both sides of the equation.
## Step 4: Factor the left side### Factor the perfect square trinomial on the left side.