SOLUTION: Use completing the square to solve for x in the equation (x+7)(x-9)=25.

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Question 1133679: Use completing the square to solve for x in the equation (x+7)(x-9)=25.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%5E2%2B7x-9x-2-25=0
x%5E2-2x-27=0
x%5E2-2x=27
Add 1 to each side, to Complete The Square......