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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Completing The Square

Question 3 • AZ-Common Core Algebra II A

What are the solutions of the equation x2 – 1 = 15?

Answer
A
x =
B
x =
C
x = ±4
D
x = ±8

Explanation

Add 1 to both sides: x² = 16. Taking the square root gives x = 4 or x = −4, so the solutions are x = ±4, choice C.

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