Answer :
Answer:
The polynomial must be added by 2.25 on each side of the equation.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let [tex]x^{2}-3\cdot x +20 = 0[/tex], we need to add each side by 2.25 to complete the square, that is, expanding the polynomial so that factor of a perfect square trinomial can be done:
1) [tex]x^{2}-3\cdot x +20 = 0[/tex] Given
2) [tex](x^{2}-3\cdot x +20) +2.25 = 2.25 + 0[/tex] Compatibility with addition/Commutative property
3) [tex](x^{2}-3\cdot x +2.25) +20 = 2.25[/tex] Commutative, associative and modulative properties.
4) [tex](x-1.5)^{2} +20 = 2.25[/tex] Perfect square trinomial/Result