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Solve each equation by completing the square. X^2-24x=36

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x^2-24x=36
\begin{gathered} x^2-24x+144=36+144 \\ (x-12)^2=180 \\ x-12=\pm\sqrt[]{180} \\ x=12+\sqrt[]{180} \\ OR \\ x=12-\sqrt[]{180} \end{gathered}

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