Complete each statement in the steps to solve x2 - 6x - 7= 0 using the process of completing the square.
1. isolate the constant by
both sides of the equation.
2. add
to both sides of x2 - 6x = 7 to form a perfect square trinomial while keeping the equation balanced.
3. write the trinomial x2 - 6x +9 as squared
4. use the square root property of equality to get x – 3 =
5. isolate the variable to get solutions of -1 and 7.
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