Complete the square to transform the quadratic equation into the form (x – p)2 = q. x2 - 12x - 5 = 7

x^2 - 12x - 5 = 7
x^2 - 12x = 7 + 5
x^2 - 12x = 12
x^2 - 12x + 36 = 12 + 36
(x - 6)^2 = 48 <====