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How many more unit tiles must be added to the function f(x)=x2−6x+1 in order to complete the square?
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Answer: 8.
Reason: To complete the square for x^2 − 6x you need (−6/2)^2 = 9. Since there is already +1, you must add 9 − 1 = 8 more. (Then f(x) = (x − 3)^2 − 8.)
Reason: To complete the square for x^2 − 6x you need (−6/2)^2 = 9. Since there is already +1, you must add 9 − 1 = 8 more. (Then f(x) = (x − 3)^2 − 8.)
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