Question

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

Answer 1

36

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