let each of the numbers be x :
You must add 6 to complete the square.
x^2+12x+(6)=-5(6)
Yes, I'm relatively sure any number can be written in scientific notation.
Answer:
It helps because it gets you thinking. Personally, it would motivate me because that process itself is very helpful. Brainstorm will get you your idea, you can decide if you want to do it or not, then you work on it, and because you have the right attitude towards whatever you are working on, you'll enjoy it!
10^2 is 100. 247 divided by 100 is 2.47. 2.47 + 2.47 is your answer. Im lazy, add yourself. 4.94