SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square. X^2+x-1=0

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Question 903710: Solve by completing the square. X^2+x-1=0
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+1/2)^2 -1/4 - 1 = 0
(x+1/2)^2 = 5/4
x = -1/2 ± √5 / 2