SOLUTION: To solve by completing the square, what value should you add to each side of the equation? x^2+14x=-2

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Question 709926: To solve by completing the square, what value should you add to each side of the equation?
x^2+14x=-2
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the value you should add is
(b/2)^2
= (14/2)^2
= 7^2
= 49
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answer: add 49 to both sides