SOLUTION: I could use some help on this problem.
Which of these is the first step in solving x^2 + 6x + 1 = 0 by completing the square?
a. (x + 6)^2 = -1
b. x^2 + 6x = -1
c. x^2 + 6x
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Question 610554: I could use some help on this problem.
Which of these is the first step in solving x^2 + 6x + 1 = 0 by completing the square?
a. (x + 6)^2 = -1
b. x^2 + 6x = -1
c. x^2 + 6x + 9 - 9 + 1 = 0
d. (x + 6)^2 + 1 = 1
I came up with A., but I'm not sure if that is correct.
Found 3 solutions by Alan3354, scott8148, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Which of these is the first step in solving x^2 + 6x + 1 = 0 by completing the square?
a. (x + 6)^2 = -1
b. x^2 + 6x = -1
c. x^2 + 6x + 9 - 9 + 1 = 0
d. (x + 6)^2 + 1 = 1
I came up with A., but I'm not sure if that is correct.
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B is the next thing to do, taking it one step at a time.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it's b
the next steps are:
x^2 + 6x + (6/2)^2 = -1 + (6/2)^2
(x + 3)^2 = 8
x + 3 = ± 2√2
x = -3 ± 2√2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Which of these is the first step in solving x^2 + 6x + 1 = 0 by completing the square?
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x^2 + 6x + 1 = 0
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x^2+6x+(3^2) - (3^2) + 1 = 0
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(x+3)^2 - 9 + 1 = 0
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(x+1)^2 = 8
etc.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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a. (x + 6)^2 = -1
b. x^2 + 6x = -1
c. x^2 + 6x + 9 - 9 + 1 = 0
d. (x + 6)^2 + 1 = 1
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