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OpenStudy (anonymous):

z^2 + 9z = -25 how do i solve by completeing the square?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

first you must add 25 on both sides. : z^2+9z+25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait a sec, my cp is freezing often

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay did thatt.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and okk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

z^2 + 9z + 20.25 - 20.25 + 25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9z = 2 x 4.5z 4.5^2 = 20.25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok, so she basically gave you the answer. do you know how to complete the square ( hoe she got 20.25?)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oo yes i do

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thank youu

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/sqrquad.htm ok! here's a math site that really helps, if you need it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!!

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