Rewriting
equation we get
=0.
Given the quadratic equation
the process of completing the square involves manipulating the equation to a form that expresses a perfect square trinomial.
First, move the constant term to the right-hand side, resulting in
−2x−1=0.
Next, halve the coefficient of x, yielding
−2/2=−1
Squaring this result
gives 1.
Add this value to both sides of the equation:
=
−2x +
= −1 +
leading to
=0
Upon simplification,
x−1 squared equals zero.
Therefore, the equation rewritten by completing the square is
=0, indicating that the solution involves a perfect square binomial with a value of zero.