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What number must be added to the expression below to complete the square x^2+3x

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Answer:

9/4

Explanation:

x^2+3x

Take the coefficient of the x term, 3

Then divide by 2, 3/2

Then square it (3/2) ^ = 9/4

This is what you need to add to complete the square

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