SOLUTION: What should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square? x^2-6x=-4

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Question 633165: What should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square? x^2-6x=-4
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To complete the square on the left side of x%5E2-6%2Ax=-4 add %286%2F2%29%5E2 to both sides of the equation. That is x%5E2-6%2Ax%2B3%5E2=-4%2B9%28x-3%29%5E2=5