The polynomial is .
The standard form of quadratic equation is .
Compare the two equations and .
Use complete the square algorithm:
Step 1: Find one half of the coefficient of .
Find .
(Substitute )
(Divide: )
Step 2: Square the result in step 1.
Find .
(Substitute )
(Evaluate powers: )
Step 3: Add the result of step 2 to .
Completing the square: .
Add the result of step 2 to .
.
Compare original polynomial and resultant polynomial.
Thus, .
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