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What number must be added to the expression below to complete the square?

x^2-18x
a: -9
b: 9
c: 81
d: -81

User Cristhian
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Answer:

c

Explanation:

User Kovo
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The answer is C. You would take -18 and divide by two and get -9. Then square this to get 81. That is your answer, hope this helps!
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