SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square: m^2-1/2m=7/2

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Question 317296: Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square:
m^2-1/2m=7/2

Found 2 solutions by checkley77, nerdybill:
Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m^2-1/2m=7/2
m^2-m/2+1/16=3.5+1/16
(m-1/4)^2=3.5+.0625
m-1/4=sqrt3.5625
m-1/4=1.887
m=1.887+.25
m=2.137 ans.

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square:

We need to add a term to complete square:

The term is = = =

Factoring the left:










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