Final answer to the problem
$x=3+\sqrt{17},\:x=3-\sqrt{17}$
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Use the complete the square method to factor the trinomial of the form $ax^2+bx+c$. Take common factor $a$ ($-1$) to all terms
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$-\left(x^2-6x-8\right)=0$
Learn how to solve completing the square problems step by step online. Solve the quadratic equation -x^2+6x+8=0. Use the complete the square method to factor the trinomial of the form ax^2+bx+c. Take common factor a (-1) to all terms. Add and subtract \displaystyle\left(\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2. Factor the perfect square trinomial x^2+-6x+9. Subtract the values -8 and -9.
Final answer to the problem
$x=3+\sqrt{17},\:x=3-\sqrt{17}$
