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What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square? x2 + 3x = 6

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Answer:

3/2^2

Explanation:

User Timothy Clotworthy
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Answer:

2.25

Explanation:

x^2 + 3x =6

Take the coefficient of the x term

3

Divide by 2

3/2 = 1.5

Square it

1.5^2 =2.25

Add this to both sides of the equation

User Abest
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