SOLUTION: Whats an equation equivalent to the one below by writing the trinomial as a perfect square trinomial? {{{ 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0 }}} A.) {{{ 2x^2 + 3x + 9/4 = 29/4 }}} B.) {{{

SOLUTION: Whats an equation equivalent to the one below by writing the trinomial as a perfect square trinomial? {{{ 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0 }}} A.) {{{ 2x^2 + 3x + 9/4 = 29/4 }}} B.) {{{

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Question 1030993: Whats an equation equivalent to the one below by writing the trinomial as a perfect square trinomial?

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Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First we divide by 2 and get

Take half of the middle coefficient and square it, then add that to both sides and get

Choice B is closest, but the x needs to be in the numerator.
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