31. Solve the equation by completing the square. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary.

Question

x2 – 6x = –8

Answer 1

x^2-6x=-8

x^2 -6x + ? +8=0

half of -6, squared is nine. we have 8 already so add 1 to each side.

x^2-6x+9=1
(x-3)^2=1^2

x-3= +- 1
x=2, or x=4

Answer 2

the real answer is
x = 4,2