SOLUTION: solve the equation by completing the perfect square. x^2 - 18x + 86 = 0 So far i got this: x^2 - 18x + 81 = -86 + 81 (x

SOLUTION: solve the equation by completing the perfect square. x^2 - 18x + 86 = 0 So far i got this: x^2 - 18x + 81 = -86 + 81 (x - 9)^2 = -5

Question 666812: solve the equation by completing the perfect square. x^2 - 18x + 86 = 0
So far i got this:
x^2 - 18x + 81 = -86 + 81
(x - 9)^2 = -5
Answer by swincher4391(1107) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're almost there.
Take the square root of both sides and add 9 to get

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