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

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✔ adding 7 to; Isolate the constant by both sides of the equation.: adding 7 to; Add to both sides of x2 – 6x = 7 to form a perfect square trinomial while keeping the equation balanced.: 9; Write the trinomial x2 – 6x + 9 as squared.: x – 3; Use the square root property of equality to get x – 3 = ±.: 4

Solving Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square

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

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