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Solving Quadratic Equations: Completing the Square Answers

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Complete each statement in the steps to solve x2 – 6x – 7 = 0 using the process of completing the square.

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Isolate the constant by both sides of the equation.:adding 7 to
Add to both sides of x2 – 6x = 7 to form a perfect square trinomial while keeping the equation balanced.:9
Write the trinomial x2 – 6x + 9 as squared.:x – 3
Use the square root property of equality to get x – 3 = ±.:4
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Complete each statement in the steps to solve x2 – 6x – 7 = 0 using the process of completing the square.

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Isolate the constant by both sides of the equation.:adding 7 to
Add to both sides of x2 – 6x = 7 to form a perfect square trinomial while keeping the equation balanced.:9
Write the trinomial x2 – 6x + 9 as squared.:x – 3
Use the square root property of equality to get x – 3 = ±.:4
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6X 7✔ 9

A
6
B
X 7
C
✔ 9
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✔ x – 3x + 3X x – 6

A
✔ x – 3
B
x + 3
C
X x – 6
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3✔ 4X 7

A
3
B
✔ 4
C
X 7

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