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In order to solve by completing the square, what value needs to be added to both sides of the equation:

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Answer:

The answer is "
(x + 8)^2 = 58"

Explanation:

Let the equation is:
x^2+16x=-6

by adding and subtracting 64 then:


x^2 + 16x + 64 = -6 + 64\\\\x^2 + 2* x* 8 + 64 = -6 + 64\\\\ (x + 8)(x + 8) = 58\\\\ (x + 8)2 = 58

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