SOLUTION: Hello i have this problem f(x)=x2+x−6 how can i arrive to f(x)=(x+1/2)^2-25/4 ? Thanks

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Question 1067860: Hello
i have this problem f(x)=x2+x−6 how can i arrive to f(x)=(x+1/2)^2-25/4 ?
Thanks
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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