SOLUTION: Hi, I'm not sure of the steps on how to answer this problem by completing the square. The problem is (x^(2)+12x)/24=(1) over (12). Thank you so much!

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Question 1089789: Hi, I'm not sure of the steps on how to answer this problem by completing the square. The problem is (x^(2)+12x)/24=(1) over (12). Thank you so much!
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Multiply both sides by 24



Divide the coefficient on the first degree term by 2, square the result, and add that amount to both sides:



Factor the perfect square trinomial in the LHS



Take the square root of both sides



Solve for



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it