Use the formula
(
b
2
)
2
in order to create a new term. Solve for
x
by using this term to complete the square.
Exact Form:
x
=
±
√
5
−
8
Decimal Form:
x
=
−
5.76393202
…
,
−
10.23606797
If Farmer George starts painting in the morning, and only has 3/4 of a chicken coop left to paint:
3-3/4=
12/4-3/4=9/4 painting in the morning
To put it in a mixed number, 2 1/4 (aka 2.25)