Question

Find the solutions to the quadratic equation below by completing the square.

x2 - 8x - 7 = 0

Answer 1

Answer:

x=4-$\sqrt{23}$, x=4+$\sqrt{23}$

Step-by-step explanation:

(x^2-8x+16)-16-7=0

(x-4)^2=23

x=4-$\sqrt{23}$, x=4+$\sqrt{23}$