What number needs to be added to both sides of the equation in order to complete the square? x ^2+16x=18 enter your answers in the boxes.

Find the number needs to be added to both sides of the equation in order to complete the square

x ^2+16x=18

In completing the square , we take the coefficient of x and divide it by 2

Then square it and add it on both sides.

The coefficient of x  is 16

Half of 16 is 8

Then we square it .

Add 64 on both sides

Now we factor x^2 + 16x+64

so 64 is added to both sides of the equation in order to complete the square.

the discriminant is 64 + 4*1*12 = 112

this is prime.

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