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What number must you add to complete the square x^2+2x=9

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Answer:x =(-2-√-32)/-2=1+2i√ 2 = 1.0000-2.8284i

x =(-2+√-32)/-2=1-2i√ 2 = 1.0000+2.8284

Explanation:

User PramodB
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Answer:

+ 1

Explanation:

Given

x² + 2x = 9

To complete the square

add ( half the coefficient of the x- term )² to both sides

x² + 2(1)x + 1² = 9 + 1²

(x + 1)² = 10

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