SOLUTION: How do I complete the square for m(x)=-x^2+6x-4?
I tried dividing 6x by 2 and factored out -1 from x^2+6x. But how do you get the other number?
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: How do I complete the square for m(x)=-x^2+6x-4?
I tried dividing 6x by 2 and factored out -1 from x^2+6x. But how do you get the other number?
This question is from textbook College Mathematics
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m(x)=-x^2+6x-4?
-x^2+6x=4
x^2-6x=-4
x^2-6x(+9)=-4(+9)
(x-3)(x-3)=5
x-3=sqrt5
x=3+sqrt5
x=3+2.236
x=5.236 answer.
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