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What number completes the square x^2+18x+_____

(a).81
(b) .324
(c) .-9
(d).9

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(a+b)^2= a^2 +2ab+b^2

First you divide 18 by 2 which equals to 9

To complete the square multiply that number by itself
9^2=81

So the correct choice is A
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Explanation:

a) 81 is the answer of your question

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What number completes the square x^2+18x+_____ (a).81 (b) .324 (c) .-9 (d).9-example-1
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