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Question 88291This question is from textbook algebra structure and method
: I'm suppose to complete the square, I don't understand how you're supposed to do that.
Here's the problem:
x^2+12x+
Thanks for your help! This question is from textbook algebra structure and method

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm suppose to complete the square, I don't understand how you're supposed to do that.
Here's the problem:
x^2+12x+
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Add the square of half the coefficient of the 2nd term:
x^2+12x+(12/2)^2
= x^2 + 12x + 36
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Cheers,
Stan H.