Kaelynaust1128
Kaelynaust1128 Kaelynaust1128
  • 03-06-2015
  • Mathematics
contestada

Solve by using the perfect squares method.

x2 + 16x + 64= 0
a. –8
b. –16
c. 8
d. 16

Respuesta :

rabinshrestha41
rabinshrestha41 rabinshrestha41
  • 03-06-2015
x² + 16x + 64 = 0
x² + 2 * x * 8 + 8² = 0

Now, sing the formula (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b² , we get,

(x + 8)² = 0

Square rooting on both sides, we get,

x + 8 = √0

x + 8 = 0

x = - 8    <== that's your answer!!!

Answer Link
jzakoian
jzakoian jzakoian
  • 03-06-2015
x²+16x+64=(x+8)² (because (a+b)²=a²+2ab+b² => perfect square)
So you have to find x which will make (x+8)²=0
which is true when x+8=0
x=-8 
That's a.
Hope it helps!
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What's the difference between 'basquetbol' and 'baloncesto'
the unit of measure that is the same for all systems of measure is the:
Question 7 of 30 1 Point In the ocean, how does water temperature change as depth increases? O A. Water temperature decreases with depth. B. Water temperature i
A map is drawn so that every 1 inch on the map represents 50 actual miles. The table below can be used to record the actual distances between towns on the map.W
What is a Verb? In your own words. Will give you brainliest.................................................
why is no land created or destroyed at transfrom boundaries
Find the value of y
What is the gcf of 42, 70, 84
adding and subtracting fractions. 3/10 - (-1/4) =​
Which of the following statements is not true about nitrogen fixation? 1) It is the conversion of nitrate or ammonia to atmospheric nitrogen 2) bacteria can bio