exam Maths Puzzle Numerical Ability

solve for X by completing the square
x2-8x+15
y-15=1(x2-8x)
(1/2)(-8) = -4
-4 to the 2nd power = 16
y-15= 1(x2 -8x +16 -16)
x2-8x+16
(x-4)squared
x = 4

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