SOLUTION: What should be added to both sides of the given equation to complete the square? x^2-5x=4.

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Question 633161: What should be added to both sides of the given equation to complete the square?
x^2-5x=4.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

What should be added to both sides of the given equation to complete the square?

(5/2)^2 = 25/4  should be added to both sides 

x^2-5x + 25/4 = 4 + 25/4

(x-5/2)(x-5/2) = 4 + 25/4

 (x-5/2)^2 = 41/4