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Show that X^2-8x+20 can be written in the form (x-a)^2+a

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  • 12-01-2021

Answer:x^2 + 8x + 20

a = 1

b = 8

c = 20

Discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

=> 8^2 - 4(1)(20)

=> 64 - 80

=> -16

As -16<0

So, equation has no real roots

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