SOLUTION: Hello. The question is asking me to solve by completing the square. I have solved it so many times, and I keep getting it wrong. The answer I got was 25. The problem is x^2-6x=16

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: Hello.
The question is asking me to solve by completing the square. I have solved it so many times, and I keep getting it wrong. The answer I got was 25.
The problem is x^2-6x=16
Please help me, Thank you=) This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by terbear1963(43) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to put the equation in the correct format 1st!!! The right hand side of the quadratic equation MUST be zero.------>> x^2-6x=16 --->> x^2-6x-16=0 ---->> (x-8)(x+2)=0 ---->> x=8, x= -2 By plugging in both values, one at a time, in your original equation for x, you will see that the two numbers work out. I hope this helps you out. Any more question or problems, e mail me!! Your math friend, Terry :) cats7051@yahoo.com
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