SOLUTION: Please I need help in algebra 1 on problems of complete the square I don't get it all and I don't anything thank you

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Question 442303: Please I need help in algebra 1 on problems of complete the square I don't get it all and I don't anything thank you
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Step 1: Move the constant term to the RHS

Step 2: Divide by the lead coefficient

Step 3: Divide the 1st degree coefficient by 2, square the result, and add that result to both sides of the equation. is the 1st degree coefficient. Divide by 2: . Square:

Step 4: Factor the perfect square trinomial in the LHS:

Step 5: Apply the LCD in the RHS

Step 6: Take the square root of both sides. Remember to consider both positive and negative roots.

Step 7: Add the opposite of the constant term in the RHS to both sides:

Of course, when you do it with a problem that has specific numbers rather than general representations of the coefficients, you have to do the arithmetic and simplify the answer as much as possible.

John

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