"Completing the square" is a step in the solution of quadratic equations. It can be accomplished without the guesswork or trial-and-error associated with methods like factoring, and it always leads to a solution. It is the method by which the quadratic formula is derived.
H, it's asking for the total amount of money spent. so you add.
394 is the answer using addition
Answer:
984 adults
281 teens
492 children
Step-by-step explanation: Multiply the total by the corresponding percentage to find the number. We assume the percentages have been rounded, so some adjustment is needed in the result of the multiplication.
{adults, teens, children} = 1757 × {.56, .16, .28} = {983.92, 281.12, 491.96}
≈ {984, 281, 492}
