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Complete the Square and express the quadratic as a square.

x2 - 6x + 13 = 0

A) (x - 3)2 = 4
B) (x - 9)2 = 4
C) (x - 3)2 = -4
D) (x - 9)2 = -4

User Kenyon
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

x² - 6x + 13 = 0

x² - 2(x)(3) + 3² - 3² + 13 = 0

(x - 3)² = -4

User Muhammed Shevil KP
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