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9x2 + 49x = 22 − 5x 9x2 + 54x = 22 9(x2 + 6x) = 22 Which is the best step to do next to solve the equation by completing the square?

User Edwin
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Answer:

it may be 9(+6x+9)=103 i may be wrong

Explanation:

User Larry Dukek
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Answer:

Next Step Is 9(
x^(2)+6x+9)=103

Explanation:

9
x^(2)+49x=22-5x

9
x^(2)+54x=22

9(
x^(2)+6x)=22

now to turn the equation into a perfect square , we must add 81 on both sides

9(
x^(2)+6x)+81=22+81

9(
x^(2)+6x+9)=103 :- [
(x+3)^(2)=
x^(2)+6x+9]

User Koen Morren
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