document.write( "Question 325626: what number is used to complete the sqaure for the equation x^2=20x\r
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document.write( "a.)-100
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document.write( "b.)-10
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document.write( "c.)10
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document.write( "d.)100 \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #233137 by AAfter Search(61)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! x^2=20x \n" ); document.write( "=> x^2 - 20x = 0 \n" ); document.write( "To make the quadratic equation a complete square, the determinant should be zero. \n" ); document.write( "Hence, if the required equation is x^2 - 20x +c = 0 \n" ); document.write( "Determinant = (-20)^2 - 4 x 1 x c = 0 \n" ); document.write( "=> 400 = 4c \n" ); document.write( "=> c = 400/4 = 100. \n" ); document.write( "Answer: d \n" ); document.write( " |