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Complete the square for x^2-6x=5. leave your answer in the form (____)^2=____

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Answer: (x - 3)² = 14

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x² - 6x + ____ = 5 + ____

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(-6)/(2) = (-3)^(2)

x² - 6x + 9 = 5 + 9

(x - 3)² = 14

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