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28 July, 17:24

X squared plus 2 x equals 15

x2+2x=15

what number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square?

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  1. 28 July, 20:07
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    Given

    x 2 - 2 x = 15

    add 1 to both sides to get:

    6 = x 2 -

    2 x + 1 = (x - 1) 2

    So x - 1 = ± √ 16 = ± 4

    Add 1 to both sides to get:

    x = 1 ± 4

    That is: x = - 3

    or

    x = 5
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