Question

solve the equation by completing the square. round to the nearest hundredth if necessary x^2+6x=-7

Answer 1

Given x^2+6x=-7,
1. Take half of the coefficient of x.
2. Square this quantity. Add this quantity to both x^2+6x on the left side and to -7 on the right side. Show your work.

Answer 2

a. What is the coefficient of "x" in the given equation?
b. what is HALF of this coefficient?
c What is the square of your result in (b)?