SOLUTION: When completing the square for the expression x^2-18x+_____ the last term becomes ONLY GIVE ONE NUMBER, WITHOUT ANY CALCULATIONS. I believe the answer is 1.

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Question 195230: When completing the square for the expression x^2-18x+_____ the last term becomes
ONLY GIVE ONE NUMBER, WITHOUT ANY CALCULATIONS.
I believe the answer is 1.

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It would be half 18 then square it.
So, it would be 9 then squaring gives us 81
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Answer: 81