Solve the equation by completing the square. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. x2 – 4x = 5

Solve for x over the real numbers:
x^2 - 4 x = 5

Subtract 5 from both sides:
x^2 - 4 x - 5 = 0

x = (4 ± sqrt((-4)^2 - 4 (-5)))/2 = (4 ± sqrt(16 + 20))/2 = (4 ± sqrt(36))/2:
x = (4 + sqrt(36))/2 or x = (4 - sqrt(36))/2

sqrt(36) = sqrt(4×9) = sqrt(2^2×3^2) = 2×3 = 6:
x = (4 + 6)/2 or x = (4 - 6)/2

(4 + 6)/2 = 10/2 = 5:
x = 5 or x = (4 - 6)/2

(4 - 6)/2 = -2/2 = -1:

Answer:  x = 5 or x = -1