Solve the equation by completing the square. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. x2 - 2x = 24

X^2-2x+1=24+1

(x-1) ^2=25

x-1=5

x=5+1

x=6

Basically, to complete the square, take the number in the term - 2x, divide by 2, and square it.

So:

(-2/2) ^2=1

this is the number that has to be after - 2x to complete the square

Add 1 to make x^2-2x into x^2-2x+1 (make sure to add 1 on the other side too), then solve for x