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If using the method of completing the square to solve the quadratic equation x^2-5x-27=0 which number would have to be added to "complete the square"?

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Answer:

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Explanation:

x²-5x+(-5/2)²=27+(-5/2)²

(x-5/2)²= 133/4

x-5/2= ±√(133/4)

x= (5/2)± √(133/4)

x= ...

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