Since we are to complete the square, therefore I believe the correct given should be:
x ^ 2 – 11 x
Take note of the symbol ^ which denotes that 2 is an exponent of x.
The general form of a binomial equation is in the form of:
a x^2 + b x + c
Where in this case:
a = 1
b = -11
c = unknown
To complete the square, we have to find for the value of c. This is calculated using the formula:
c = (b / 2) ^ 2
c = (-11 / 2) ^ 2
c = 30.25
Therefore the complete equation is:
x ^ 2 – 11 x + 30.25
