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
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Question 1066075: 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 rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x^2 -20x -1 = 0
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add 1 to both sides of =
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3x^2 -20x = 1
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divide the coefficient of the x term by 2 and square it, then add it to both sides of =
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3x^2 -20x +100 = 1 +100 = 101
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the number that will complete the square to solve the equation is 101
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