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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can your please help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what number must your add to complete the square x^2+4x=13 a;4 b;8 c;2 d; 16

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Take the coefficient of x, divide it by 2, then square it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

This method only works when the coefficient of x^2 is 1, which it is in this case.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the awnser is 2

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

What is the coefficient of the x term?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh its 4

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

yes coeff of x term is 4 4/2 = 2 2^2 = 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhh ok now it makes sence

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

great

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