Solve the equation by completing the square. Show your work.

v^2-8v-59=-2

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Joslyn Miles

Mathematics

20 January, 23:31

Solve the equation by completing the square. Show your work.

v^2-8v-59=-2

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Kiera Morris · Answer 1

answer is {-4.42, 12.54}

Step-by-step explanation:

v^2 - 8v - 59 = - 2

v^2 - 8v = 57

(v - 4) ^2 - 16 = 57

(v - 4) ^2 = 73

Taking square roots:-

v - 4 = + / - √73

v = √73 + 4 or - √73 + 4

v = - 4.54, 12.54

Solve the equation by completing the square. Show your work.v^2-8v-59=-2

Solve the equation by completing the square. Show your work.

v^2-8v-59=-2