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What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square? x2 – 6x = 5
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What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square?

x2 – 6x = 5

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u would take half of ur x term.....-6/2 = -3....then square it...-3^2 = 9...then u would add 9 to each side
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