Question

Given the equation x^2-x=0 what constant must be added to both sides so the left side is the square of a binomial?

Answer 1

1/4

Answer 2

what about on x^2+3x=0

Answer 3

THANKS

Answer 4

ok
hmm 2.25 i think

Answer 5

(x + 1.5)^2 = x^2+3x + 2.25 - yep

Answer 6

alright thanks again mate!

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

btw it is easier in these problem to work the fractions than decimals. just say "half of 3 is
\[\frac{3}{2}\] and
\[(\frac{3}{2})^2=\frac{9}{4}\]"