Question

What number would you have to add to both sides to complete the square?

x2 – 14x = 7

A.
49

B.
–196

C.
196

D.
–49

Answer 1

Your post has the same form as ax^2 + bx + c.
Take half of b. Square the result. Add this square to both sides. What happens?

Answer 2

A?

Answer 3

@mathmale

Answer 4

@milbes919180 : I need to see your work. That way I can determine how well you understand what you're doing here. Mind showing me? Thanks.

Answer 5

the coefficant of 14x is 14 half of that is 7 if u square it it'll be 49

Answer 6

@mathmale

Answer 7

gtg is it A or D