Question

Solve x^2-12x+5=0 using the completing the square method

Answer 1

x= 6 ± √31

Explanation:

x^2-12x=-5

x^2 -12x +36= -5 +36

(x -6)^2= 31

√(x -6)^2= ±√31

(x-6)= ±√31

x= 6 ± √31