document.write( "Question 363140: How would I solve the following equation by completing the square:\r
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document.write( "x^2 = 6x-34
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document.write( "x^2 -6x +34 = 0
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document.write( "solve by completing the square
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document.write( "x^2 -6x + 9 - 9 + 34 = 0
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document.write( "(x^2 -6x + 9) - 9 + 34 = 0
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document.write( " (x - 3)^2 + 25 = 0
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document.write( " (x - 3)^2 = -25 
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document.write( "x -3 = +-sqrt(-25)
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document.write( "x = 3 +- 5i
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