Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 24 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

what value should be added to both sides of this equation to complete the square? x^2+12x=-1

OpenStudy (ghazi):

well you've to add 36 on both the sides .... x^2+12x+36= (x+6)^2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay, I understand...my answer was 72...I should have simplified...thanks

OpenStudy (ghazi):

:)

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!