Question

X^2 – 2x – 54 = 0 I need it in completing the square form

Answer 1

Completing the Square:

x^2 - 2x = 54

x^2 - 2x + 1 = 54 + 1

(x-1)^2 = 55

x - 1 = ±$\sqrt{55\\}$

x = 1 ± $\sqrt{55}$