Question

can i get help with this question please

solve by completeing the square

1/2x^2 -7x=16

Answer 1

1/2 x^2 - 7x = 16

x^2 - 14x = 32
x^2 - 14x + 49 = 16+49
(x-7)^2 = 65
x-7 = ±√65
x = 7±√65