How do you solve $x^2 - 4x + 4 = 100$ by completing the square?

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Answer 1 · 2015-05-07T19:56:44

Since $x^2-4x+4$ is already a square there isn't really any "completing" to be done.

$x^2-4x+4 =100$

$(x-2)^2 = 100$

$x-2=+-10$

$x=12$ or $x=-8$

How do you solve x^2 - 4x + 4 = 100 x^2 - 4x + 4 = 100 by completing the square?