SOLUTION: Determine the number that will complete the square to solve the equation after the constant term has been written on the right side. Do not solve the equation. 3x^2-20x-1=0 T

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Question 1065891: Determine the number that will complete the square to solve the equation after the constant term has been written on the right side. Do not solve the equation.
3x^2-20x-1=0
The number is ____

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Add the additive inverse of the constant term to both sides of the equation. Divide both sides of the equation by the lead coefficient, namely 3. Divide the resulting first-degree term coefficient by 2 and square the result.

John

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