Adiya said that the first step to solving the quadratic equation x2 + 6 = 20x by completing the square was to divide 6 by 2, square that value, and add the result to both sides. Is Adiya’s solution method correct? Explain.

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In order to complete the square you must have the x values on one side of the equation and the constant on the other

the equation above is not in a position to solve by completing the square