Question
Which equation completes the square to create an equivalent equation in the form of (x-p)^2=q x^2+4x+1=0 Show your work here (x+2)^2=3 (x+4)^2=1 (x+2)^2=8 (x-8)^2=9
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Filbert
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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### Take half of the coefficient of the x term (which is 4), square it
, and add it to both sides of the equation.
## Step 3: Factor the left side### The left side is now a perfect square trinomial and can be factored as
.