Which constant term should be used to complete the square? x^2-5x+__=7

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MajorBreakfast · Answer 1 · 2019-07-20T09:21:09+0000

The constant term should be (-5/2)^2 or (5/2)^2 or 25/4. This constant term comes from taking the coefficient on the x^1 term, halving it, and then squaring it.

Which constant term should be used to complete the square? x^2-5x+__=7

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