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Solve the equation for all values of x by completing the square x^2+68= -18x

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Answer:


x=-9 \pm √(13)

Explanation:


x^2+18x=-68 \\ \\ x^2+18x+81=13 \\ \\ (x+9)^2=13 \\ \\ x+9=\pm √(13) \\ \\ x=-9 \pm √(13)

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