Question

What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

You take 1/2 the linear term's coefficient and square it.

The linear term is the term that contains just an x and a number -- in this case 12x

Take 1/2 12 = 6

and square it

6^2 = 36

So when you've done that you should get

x^2 + 12x + 36 = 11 + 36

x^2 + 12x + 36 = 47