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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve the equation by completing the square. x2 + 4x = 7

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

the first step is to divide the coefficient of x by 2... do you know which one in your equation the coefficient of x is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2+4x+16=9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im 23 not 9

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

well you obviously don't know something here that's why you're asking

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You'll need to take HALF of that coefficient then square it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x+4)^2=7????

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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