Answer:
(x+1)² = 14
a = 1, b = 14
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the equation, x² + 2x = 13
We are to use the completing the square method to express in the form
(x + a)² = b
x² + 2x = 13
Add the square of half of the coefficient of x to both sides
Coefficient of x = 2
Half of the coefficient of x = 2/2
Square of the result = (2/2)²
Square of the result = 1²
Add (1/2)² to both sides
x² + 2x + (1)² = 13 + (1)²
(x+1)² = 13 + 1
(x+1)² = 14
Compare with (x+a)² = b
a = 1 and b = 14
