Question

Rewrite the function by completing the square.
f(x) = x^2 + 14x + 8

f(x) = (x+__)^2 + __

Answer 1

Answer:

7; -41

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) = $x^{2}$ +14x +8

f(x) = $x^{2}$ + 14x + 49 -41

f(x) = $(x+7)^{2}$ + (-41)

When completing the square, 49 = (14/2)^2