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5 December, 18:08

anthony is solving the equation x^2-12x=16 by completing the square. what number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square?

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  1. 5 December, 18:17
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    add (12/2) ^2 to both sides

    Step-by-step explanation:

    x^2-12x=16

    x^2 - 12x + (12/2) ^2 = 16 + (12/2) ^

    x - (12/2) ^2=52

    (x-6) ^2=52

    Answers:

    x = - 2 root 3 + 6

    x = 2 root 3 + 6
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