SOLUTION: Jenny is solving the equation x^2-8x=9. Which number should she add to oth sides of the equation to complete the square? a.2 b.4 c.6 d.16

SOLUTION: Jenny is solving the equation x^2-8x=9. Which number should she add to oth sides of the equation to complete the square? a.2 b.4 c.6 d.16

Algebra.Com

Question 312637: Jenny is solving the equation x^2-8x=9. Which number should she add to oth sides of the equation to complete the square?
a.2
b.4
c.6
d.16

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/2) of the x-coefficient, squared.
,
d) is the correct answer.
RELATED QUESTIONS
what quantity should be added to both sides of this equation to complete the square?... (answered by richwmiller)

What should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square?... (answered by graphmatics)

What should be added to both sides of the given equation to complete the square?... (answered by ewatrrr)

what number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square? x to (answered by Alan3354)

Consider the equation x^2-18x=3. What number must be added to both sides of the equation... (answered by ikleyn,Alan3354)

I am having a terrible time solving this equation 4^2 - 4x = -3 It must be solved... (answered by mangopeeler07)