A student is solving the problem x^2 + 10x+ _ = 16 + _ by the method of completing the square. What number should the studen

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t add to both sides?

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kvv77 [185] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-07T12:24:23+03:00

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Answer:

I believe it could be any number because:

let y=any number

x^2+10x+y=16+y

x^2+10x+y-y=16+y-y

x^2+10x=16

you can add any number to both side and not change the solution.

A student is solving the problem x^2 + 10x+ ___ = 16 + ___ by the method of completing the square. What number should the studen