Question

Express in completed square form x 2 + 6x + 20

Answer 1

Answer:

(x + 3)² + 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x² + 6x + 20

To complete the square

add/subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term )² to x² + 6x

x² + 2(3)x + 9 - 9 + 20

= (x + 3)² + 11