What number must you add to complete the square x^2+24x=17

Method

1. Take 1/2 of 24 which is 12

2. Square it which is 144

3. Add that to the left of the equation.

x^2 + 24x + 144 = 17              that is an unbalanced equation. You have to do the same thing to the right hand side.

4. Add 144 to the right.

x^2 + 24x + 144 = 17 + 144

(x + 12)^2 = 161

Conclusion

Add 144 to both sides to complete the square.

use this formula:

p(a\b) = p(a and b)/p(b).

take it from here.

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answer:

the domain is the set { -2, 0, 2, 3}

discussion:

the domain is the set of x values in the ordered pairs (x,y). taking the x, or first component, of each ordered pair gives   -2, 0, 2, 3.

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mrb