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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve the equation by completing the square. x²-6x+2=0

OpenStudy (leoray):

x=3+7√,3−7√ x≈5.645751311065,0.354248688935

OpenStudy (mertsj):

1. Subtract 2 from both sides 2. Divide the coefficient of x by 2 3. Square the answer to step 2 4. Add the answer to step 3 to both sides 5. Factor the left side 6. Take the square root of both sides (remember that a number has a + and a - square root) 7. Add 3 to both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

arent u suppose to subtract 6x from both sides

OpenStudy (mertsj):

no

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Follow the steps I posted.

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