Solve the equation p^2 - 4p = 10 by completing the square

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
p² - 4p = 10
add the square of half of the "b" value to each side of the equation
b/2 = -4/2 = -2
-2² = 4
p² - 4p + 4 = 10 + 4
p² - 4p + 4 = 14
(p - 2)(p - 2) = 14
(p - 2)² = 14
p - 2 = √14
p = 2 + √14