SOLUTION: I don't understand how to solve this problem. X^2-6x=16. So far I have X^2-6x+(6/2)^2=16 X^2-6x+36/4=16 I am unclear what to do after that so if you can help me, please.

Question 154615: I don't understand how to solve this problem. X^2-6x=16. So far I have
X^2-6x+(6/2)^2=16
X^2-6x+36/4=16
I am unclear what to do after that so if you can help me, please.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Subtract 16 from both sides.

Notice we have a quadratic equation in the form of where , , and

Let's use the quadratic formula to solve for x

Start with the quadratic formula

Plug in , , and

Negate to get .

Square to get .

Multiply to get

Rewrite as

Add to to get

Multiply and to get .

Take the square root of to get .

or Break up the expression.

or Combine like terms.

or Simplify.

So the answers are or
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