Answer:
x
=
±
2
√
3
−
3
Step-by-step explanation:
Add
3
to both sides of the equation.
x
2
+
6
x
=
3
To create a trinomial square on the left side of the equation, find a value that is equal to the square of half of
b
.
(
b
2
)
2
=
(
3
)
2
Add the term to each side of the equation.
x
2
+
6
x
+
(
3
)
2
=
3
+
(
3
)
2
Simplify the equation.
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x
2
+
6
x
+
9
=
12
Factor the perfect trinomial square into
(
x
+
3
)
2
.
(
x
+
3
)
2
=
12
