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Solve x2+12x=82 using completing the square. Answer the questions below.

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Answer:

exact form : x = ± √ 118 − 6

Decimal form : x = 4.86278049 or − 16.86278049

Explanation:

Use the formula ( b /2 ) ^2 in order to create a new term. Solve for x by using this term to complete the square.

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