Add and subtract $\displaystyle\left(\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2$
$x^2-x-6+\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{4}$
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$x^2-x-6+\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{4}$
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Learn how to solve problems step by step online. Factor the expression x^2-x+-6. Add and subtract \displaystyle\left(\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2. Factor the perfect square trinomial x^2+-1x+\frac{1}{4}. Subtract the values -6 and -\frac{1}{4}.
Final Answer
$-\frac{25}{4}+\left(x-\frac{1}{2}\right)^2$
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