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Find the term that must be added to the equation x2−2x=3 to make it into a perfect square. A. 1 B. 4 C. -3 D. 2

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Answer:

1

Explanation:

x^2−2x=3

Take the coefficient of x

-2

Divide by 2

-2/2 =-1

Square it

(-1)^2 = 1

Add this to each side

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