SOLUTION: how do you solve the equation by completing the square of x^2-12x=36

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Question 373281: how do you solve the equation by completing the square of x^2-12x=36
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2-12x=36 add 36 to both sides.
x^2-12x+36=36+36
(x-6)^2=72
x-6=sqrt72
x=6-sqrt72
x=6-8.485
x=-2.485 ans.