SOLUTION: Determine the number that will complete the square to solve the equation the constant term has been written on the right side: w^2 -14w -4 =0

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Question 629607: Determine the number that will complete the square to solve the equation the constant term has been written on the right side: w^2 -14w -4 =0
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

w^2 -14w -4 = 0

(w-7)^2 - 49 - 4 = 0

 (w-7)^2 = 53

    w = 7 ± sqrt%2853%29