Question

Express x^2-8+5 in the form (x-a)^2-b where a and b are integers

Answer 1

Answer:

(x-4)^2-9 where a=4 and b=9

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2-8x+5

x^2-8x+16-16+5

(x-4)^2-9, a=4 and b=9