Algebra-1

To solve the quadratic equation by completing the square, follow these steps:

Step 1: Move the constant to the other side

Isolate the x terms:

 

Step 2: Complete the square

To complete the square, we add and subtract the square of half the coefficient of x:

1.The coefficient of x is -16.

2.Half of -16 is -8.

3.Squaring -8 gives:

 

Now, add 64 to both sides:

 

Step 3: Simplify the equation

This simplifies to: