SOLUTION: How do I complete this square: a^2-5a=-4

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Question 892248: How do I complete this square:
a^2-5a=-4

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Add (b/2a)^2 to both sides
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