20 POINTS Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square.
x^2 - 18x + 68 = 0
First, choose the appropriate form and fill in the blanks with the correct numbers.
Then, solve the equation. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.

x =  x = 9 ±  or x ≈ 12.61 or  x ≈ 5.39

Step-by-step explanation:

x² - 18x + 68            Solve by completing the square.

x² - 18x = - 68    

Now complete the square and add that number to both sides of the equation.

1/2 (of the coefficient of the x term)² = (1/2 · -18)² = 81 .

x² - 18x + 81  = -68 + 81

(x - 9) (x - 9) = 13                  Now find the square root of both sides

=            Solve

x - 9 = ±                         Solve for x

x = 9 ±  

x = 9 +    or  x = 9 -      

x ≈ 12.61      or x ≈ x  5.39            

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