Question

Complete the square to solve the equation.
x^2+x=11/4

Answer 1

\[x^2+x=\frac{11}{4}\]
\[(x+\frac{1}{2})^2=\frac{11}{4}+\frac{1}{4}=\frac{12}{4}=3\]
\[(x+\frac{1}{2})^2=3\]
\[x+\frac{1}{2}=\pm 3\]
\[x=-\frac{1}{2}\pm3\]

Answer 2

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