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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When solving x2 + 6x = 10 by the completing the square method, what value is added to both sides?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9 5 4 3 are the options

OpenStudy (btaylor):

divide the b term (here, 6) by 2, then square it. That's what is added.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ahh so it is 5, I thought so

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@brittneyy18rm not five: \[(6/2)^{2} =9\] is added

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh I see now where i went wrong, thanks

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