Question 424630
completing the square   x squared+5x = 8
{{{x^2 + 5x = 8}}}
{{{c = (b/2a)^2 = (5/2)^2 = 6.25}}}
{{{x^2 + 5x + 6.25 = 14.25}}}
{{{(x + 2.5)^2 = 14.25}}}