What should be added to both sides of the equation below to complete the square?
x?
+ 6x = -8
O-4
O-2
O-9
09

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
x² + 6x = 8
Coefficient of the x term: 6
Divide it in half: 3
Square it: 3²
Add 3² to both sides of the equation to complete the square and keep the equation balanced:
x² + 6x + 3² = 8 + 3²
(x+3)² = 17