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Find the term that must be added to the equation x^2+6x=1 to make it into a perfect square

A) -1
B) 18
C) 9
D) 26

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Half of b, and then square that is how to complete the square. Therefore, half of b is 3 and square of 3 is 9.

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