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X^2-x-7=0 complete the square

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Hello there!
Use the formula
( (b)/(2) )^2 in order to created a new term. Solve for x by using this term to complete the square.

x= (1)/(2)± ( √(29) )/(2)

Hope this helps! :)
~Zain
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