SOLUTION: Complete the square: x^2+2x+9. Enter your answer in the form a(x+u)^2+v, where a, u, and v are replaced by numbers. I am confused on how to complete the square on this proble

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Question 1171922: Complete the square: x^2+2x+9.
Enter your answer in the form a(x+u)^2+v, where a, u, and v are replaced by numbers.
I am confused on how to complete the square on this problem.
Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
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    x^2 + 2x + 9 = grouping / regrouping = (x^2 + 2x + 1) + 8 = %28x%2B1%29%5E2 + 8.


    a = 1, u = 1, v = 8.

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