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What value is added to both sides of the equation x2 – 6x = 10 in order to solve by completing the square?

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x^2 - 6x = 10...the number u would add to both sides : take half of -6, which is -3, and square it.....-3^2 = 9....so u would add 9 to both sides
User Dimitris Sfounis
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x² - 6 x = 10
x² - 6 x + 9 = 10 + 9
( x - 3 )² = 19
x = 3 + / - √19
Answer:
You would add 9 to both sides of the equation.
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