SOLUTION: This on states, solve by completing the square: m^2 - 1/2m = 7/2

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Question 466065: This on states, solve by completing the square:
m^2 - 1/2m = 7/2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

solve by completing the square:

m^2 - 1/2m = 7/2

 (m-1/4)^2 - 1/16 = 56/16   

 (m-1/4)^2 = 57/16

  m - 1/4 =  ± sqrt(57)/4

    m = 1/4  ± sqrt(57)/4