Question

Anthony is solving the equation x^2 - 12x equals 16 by completing the square. What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square?

A. 36
B. 49
C. 64
D. 81

Answer 1

To complete the square in this equation, you should add 36 to both sides.

Step-by-step explanation:

To complete the square in the equation x^2 - 12x = 16, we need to add a number to both sides of the equation. The number that should be added is equal to half the coefficient of the x term squared. In this case, the coefficient of the x term is -12, so we add (12/2)^2 = 36 to both sides of the equation.