Use completing the square to solve the equation x^2 + 10x = – 5. First determine the number you must add to both sides of the equation

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2022-09-12

Use completing the square to solve the equation x 2 + 10 x = 5 First determine the number you must add to both sides of the equation.

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Leon Webster

Leon Webster

Beginner2022-09-13Added 17 answers

Given:
x 2 + 10 x = 5 x 2 + 2 5 x = 5
adding both side 25
x 2 + 2 5 x + 25 = 5 + 25 ( x + 5 ) 2 = 20 x + 5 = 20 x = 5 ± 2 5

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