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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please help with algebra What number must you add to complete the square? x^2 + 6x = 17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the 2 is an exponent

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ik. idfk how to explain, but the answer is -3 +/- sqrt 26

OpenStudy (anonymous):

haha thanks!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Take half of the x coefficient (6) and then square that result. That is the number you add to both sides.

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