SOLUTION: Write 36x^2-360x-25y^2-100y=100 in standard form. I know I am supposed to complete the square, but that is what I am having trouble with. Any help is very much appreciated!

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: Write 36x^2-360x-25y^2-100y=100 in standard form.
I know I am supposed to complete the square, but that is what I am having trouble with. Any help is very much appreciated!
This question is from textbook Algebra 2

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if you factor and group the terms, it is easier to see...

now, complete the squares of the x and y expressions...but remember...terms that you add to complete the squares are multipled by the corresponding coefficients... eg when you add 25 to complete the square of the x expression, you must add 36 X 25 to balance the equation

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