In order to solve x 2 + 12 x = 2 by completing the square, what value must be added to both sides?

Question

Mathematics

Gia Burton

9 July, 16:34

In order to solve x 2 + 12 x = 2 by completing the square, what value must be added to both sides?

+4

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Pugsley · Answer 1

36

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 12 x = 2

In order to complete the square we need to add (b/2) ^2 to each side where b is the coefficient of the x term

b=12

12/2 = 6

6^2 = 36

We need to add 36 to each side