Answer:
b = ±24
Step-by-step explanation:
Normally to find the number we add to make it a perfect square
We take the coefficient of x
b
Divide by 2
b/2
Then square it
(b/2) ^2
In this case, we are adding 144
(b/2) ^2 = 144
Take the square root of each side
sqrt((b/2) ^2) = sqrt(144)
b/2 = ±12
Multiply each side by 2
b/2*2 = ±12 *2
b = ±24
