SOLUTION: In order to complete the square, what quantity should be added to both sides of the equation: x^2-14x=5

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Question 459135: In order to complete the square, what quantity should be added to both sides of the equation: x^2-14x=5
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2-14x=5
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take (1/2) the 'b' coefficient then square it:
(1/2)(-14) = -7
square it to get (-7)(-7) = 49
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So, you would add 49 to both sides