Question

Solving Equations by completing the square

p2 + 16p-22 = 0

Answer 1

P= 11\9

p2+16p-22=0
^
2p+16p-22=0
^
18p-22=0
^
18p-22
^
Divide both sides by 18

Then u get P=11/9 [P=1 2/9, P=1.2]
11 on top
9 on bottom

Answer 2

Answer:

p=±√86-8

Step-by-step explanation:

p² + 16p-22 = 0

=>p² + 16p=22

=>p² + 16p+8²=22+8²

=>(p+8)²=86

=>(p+8)=±√86

=>p=±√86-8