Complete each statement in the steps to solve x2 – 6x – 7 = 0 using the process of completing the square.

First move the constant term by adding 7 to both sides: x² − 6x = 7. Then complete the square by adding (−6 ÷ 2)² = 9 to both sides. So the correct choice is “adding 7 to.”

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