Question

Rewrite the equation by completing the square.

PLEASE HELP!!

x^2+x-72=0

Write like this:
(x + ___)^2 = ___

Answer 1

(x + 1/2)^2 = 289/4

Explanation:

x^2+x-72=0

Write like this:

(x + ___)^2 = ___

put 72 on other side

x^2 + x = 72

x^ + x + (1/4) = 72 + (1/4)

(x + 1/2)^2 = 289/4

x + (1/2) = 17/2