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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need help to complete the square

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2 + 16x - 57

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2+16x-57=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i did this: x^2+16x = 57

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i don't remember what is next

OpenStudy (anonymous):

take half the coeffiecent of the middle term in this case 16/2 =8, square it, giving you 64, add it to both sides of the equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!

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