Solved on Sep 28, 2023

Solve the quadratic equation 4x(x4)=244x(x-4)=24 by completing the square.

STEP 1

Assumptions1. We are given the equation 4x(x4)=244x(x-4) =24. . We are asked to complete the square.

STEP 2

First, we need to rewrite the equation in the standard form of a quadratic equation, which is ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c =0.
4x216x=244x^2 -16x =24

STEP 3

Next, we need to isolate the terms with xx on one side of the equation.
x216x24=0x^2 -16x -24 =0

STEP 4

We can simplify the equation by dividing all terms by4.
x24x6=0x^2 -4x -6 =0

STEP 5

To complete the square, we need to add the square of half the coefficient of xx to both sides of the equation. The coefficient of xx is -4, so half of this is -2, and the square of -2 is4.
x24x+4=+4x^2 -4x +4 = +4

STEP 6

Now, the left side of the equation is a perfect square, and we can simplify the right side.
(x2)2=10(x -2)^2 =10We have now completed the square.

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