Q. Rewrite the equation by completing the square.x2−4x−32=0(x+□)2=□
Given equation: Start with the given equation x2−4x−32=0.To complete the square, we need to move the constant term to the other side of the equation.Add 32 to both sides.x2−4x−32+32=0+32x2−4x=32
Move constant term: To complete the square, we need to find a number that, when added to x2−4x, will make it a perfect square trinomial.The number we need to add is (2b)2, where b is the coefficient of x.In this case, b=−4, so (2b)2=(2−4)2=(−2)2=4.Add 4 to both sides of the equation.x2−4x+4=32+4x2−4x+4=36
Add number to complete the square: Now the left side of the equation is a perfect square trinomial.Factor the left side.(x−2)2=36
Factor the left side: Write the completed square equation.\[{[x^\(2\) - \(4\)x - \(32\) = \(0\)],[(x - \(2\))^\(2\) = \(36\)]:}
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