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  • 16-07-2017
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What number must be added to complete the square?

x²-20x =17

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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 16-07-2017
Halve the linear coefficient, then square it.

(-20/2)^2

(-10)^2

100

So you would add 100 to both sides to complete the square

x^2-20x+100=117  now the left side is a perfect square

(x-10)^2=117
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