![\[ x^2 + (1)/(2)x + (1)/(4) = 2 + (1)/(4) \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/high-school/ig85riaxpqvxlj0pybbh4fh2b9s5osl164.png)
Let's fill in the blanks for the equation
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To balance the equation, we need to add terms to both sides. Let's complete the square on the left side:
![\[ x^2 + (1)/(2)x + \left((1)/(4)\right) = 2 + \left((1)/(4)\right) \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/high-school/tlw5ixobc2kbt2pw4vdjmfktrdg8sf5p61.png)
Now, the expression on the left side is a perfect square trinomial:
![\[ \left(x + (1)/(2)\right)^2 = (9)/(4) \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/high-school/1zn5nddp5r6ofusqj4ucgk9jnu5j6yzbk9.png)
So, filling in the blanks:
![\[ x^2 + (1)/(2)x + (1)/(4) = 2 + (1)/(4) \]](https://img.qammunity.org/2024/formulas/mathematics/high-school/ig85riaxpqvxlj0pybbh4fh2b9s5osl164.png)
The equation is now balanced.