Portia solved the quadratic equation x^2 + 2*sqrt(2)*x + 1 = 0 by completing the square. In the process, she came up with the equivalent equation
(x + r)^2 = s,
where r and s are constants. What is s?
x^2 + 2*sqrt(2)*x + 1 = 0 complete the square ( take 1/2 of 'x' coefficient )
(x - sqrt2)2 - 2 + 1 = 0
(x -sqrt2)2 = 1