Algebra-1

To complete the square for the expression __, we will first rewrite the expression in a more manageable form, focusing on the quadratic part. We can factor out -1 from the quadratic terms:

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Next, we will use the perfect square formula:

 

Steps to Complete the Square

1.Identify b: In the expression , the coefficient b = -16.

2.Calculate

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