Adiya said that the first step to solving the quadratic equation x2 + 6 = 20x by completing the square was to divide 6 by 2, squ

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Adiya said that the first step to solving the quadratic equation x2 + 6 = 20x by completing the square was to divide 6 by 2, squ

are that value, and add the result to both sides. Is Adiya’s solution method correct? Explain

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irina [24] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-11T14:15:42+03:00

Answer:

No.

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to complete the square, you need to have the x values together, not the constant.

To complete the square <em>correctly </em>you would need to have x² - 20x = -6 and continue from there; divide 20 by 2 and square the result to get (x - 10)² = 96.