OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.1 The Ellipse · Example 1 · Geometry · Conic sections

Complete the square of a binomial expression

Complete the square for $x^{2} + 6 x$ to make it a perfect square.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §12.1 The Ellipse · Example 1

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