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X^2-6x=55 complete the square

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Answer: X= 5 ; -11

To solve our problem lets work backwards.

x^2-6x=55. First we must subtract 55 from both sides our equation. That leaves us with x^2-6x-55=0.

We next need to cancel out the number six. We also need to find two numbers that can be multiplied by one another to equal 55.

This would be 5 and -11. 5 and -11 can be added together to make -6, which is the negative integer for 6. They can also be multiplied together to make the negative integer of 55, which is -55.

This means that our X has two possible solutions.

Hence, X= 5 & -11

I hope this helps & Good Luck <3 !

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