Adiya said that the first step to solving the quadratic equation x2 + 6 = 20x by completing the square was to divide 6 by 2, square that value, and add the result to both sides. Is Adiya's solution method correct? Explain.

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Carmelo Daniels

21 August, 13:12

Adiya said that the first step to solving the quadratic equation x2 + 6 = 20x by completing the square was to divide 6 by 2, square that value, and add the result to both sides. Is Adiya's solution method correct? Explain.

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Quentin · Answer 1

No, actually the method is not correct. Adiya needed to take x2 and subtract it from 20x. she would then get 6 = 18x. Have in mind also that she needed to divide 18. So 6 = 18x turns into 6=X. That is why is incorrect