Complete the square to form a true equation; x^2-2x+__=(x-__)^2

Invoodoo asked May 13, 2022

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Complete the square to form a true equation;
x^2-2x+__=(x-__)^2

Invoodoo asked May 13, 2022

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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

To complete the square

add ( half the coefficient of the x- term )² to x² - 2x

x² + 2(- 1)x + 1

(x² - 2x + 1 = (x - 1)²

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