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What equation results from completing the square and then factoring? x^2+22x=31 A.(x+22)^2=53 B.(x+22)^2=152 C.(x+11)^2=152 D.(x+11)^2=53

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Answer:


\boxed{\mathrm{Option \ C}}

Explanation:

=>
x^2+22x = 31

=>
(x)^2+2(x)(11) = 31

Since b = 11 , So
(11)^2 needs to be added to both sides

Adding
(11)^2 to both sides

=>
(x)^2+2(x)(11)+(11)^2 = 31+(11)^2

Completing the square

=>
(x+11)^2 = 31+121

=>
(x+11)^2 = 152

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