What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete this square? x^2-10x=7

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Answer:

The number is 25

Explanation:

we have

x^(2) -10x=7

we know that

10/2=5

Adds
5^(2) both sides

x^(2) -10x+5^(2)=7+5^(2)

x^(2) -10x+25=7+25

x^(2) -10x+25=32

Rewrite as perfect squares

(x-5)^(2)=32

Rinux answered Jan 26, 2020

by Rinux

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