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Find the value that completes the square and then rewrite as a perfect square. SHOW WORK. 12) p^2 + 5p + _
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Find the value that completes the square and then rewrite as a perfect square. SHOW WORK. 12) p^2 + 5p + _

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To complete the square you need to halve the linear coefficient, square it, then add it...so (5/2)^2=25/4=6.25

p^2+5p+6.25 which is equal to

(p+2.5)^2
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