SOLUTION: Determine the number that will complete the square to solve the equation after the constant term has been written on the right side. Do not solve the equation.
3x^2-20x-1=0
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Question 1065891: Determine the number that will complete the square to solve the equation after the constant term has been written on the right side. Do not solve the equation.
3x^2-20x-1=0
The number is ____ Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
Add the additive inverse of the constant term to both sides of the equation. Divide both sides of the equation by the lead coefficient, namely 3. Divide the resulting first-degree term coefficient by 2 and square the result.
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