SOLUTION: k^2+5k=2

Question 629623: k^2+5k=2
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To solve for k, lets complete the square.
Add (b/2a)^2 to each side:
k^2+5k+(5/4)^2= 2+(5/4)^2
k^2+5k+25/16= 57/16
Factor:
(k+5/4)^2= 57/16
Take the square root of each side:

Subtract 5/4 from each side to find k:

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