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OpenStudy (rockets31):

how do you solve an equation by completing the square

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need to see a problem

OpenStudy (amistre64):

by completing a square ... its a rather geometric term

OpenStudy (amistre64):

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OpenStudy (rockets31):

108=x^2 +6x

OpenStudy (amistre64):

algebra-wise; its adding a useful form of zero to the equation

OpenStudy (amistre64):

add and subtract the square of half the coeff of x to the equation

OpenStudy (rockets31):

i did and i still got it wrong

OpenStudy (amistre64):

what did you add and subtract?

OpenStudy (rockets31):

the square of 108 and 3

OpenStudy (amistre64):

then you dint complete a square .... you created an abomination lol

OpenStudy (amistre64):

(6/2)^2 = 9 9-9 = 0 soo lets add zero to the equation 108=x^2 +6x +9 - 9

OpenStudy (rockets31):

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