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X2 + 1 2 x +__ = 2 + __ ?
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X2 + 1 2 x +__ = 2 + __ ? PLEASE HELPP-example-1
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\[ x^2 + (1)/(2)x + (1)/(4) = 2 + (1)/(4) \]



Let's fill in the blanks for the equation
\(x^2 + (1)/(2)x + ? = 2 + ?\):

To balance the equation, we need to add terms to both sides. Let's complete the square on the left side:


\[ x^2 + (1)/(2)x + \left((1)/(4)\right) = 2 + \left((1)/(4)\right) \]

Now, the expression on the left side is a perfect square trinomial:


\[ \left(x + (1)/(2)\right)^2 = (9)/(4) \]

So, filling in the blanks:


\[ x^2 + (1)/(2)x + (1)/(4) = 2 + (1)/(4) \]

The equation is now balanced.

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