Kathy P. answered 05/11/19
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x2 + 4x + _____
To complete the square, take the coefficient of x (which is 4)
and divide that coefficient by 2 (which is 4/2 = 2)
and then square it (which is 22 = 4).
x2 + 4x + (4/2)2
x2 + 4x + 4
(x + 2)2