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Solving Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square

Question 81957 • Algebra III A

Solve x2 + 12x = –20 by completing the square.

Answer
Write the left side of the equation as a binomial squared. The left side of the equation becomes ()2.:

x + 6

Isolate the variable: x =:

–10 or –2

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