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Solve by completing the square: x^2-10x+8=0

Solve by completing the square: x^2-10x+8=0-example-1

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Answer:

(x – 5)2 = 17

Explanation:

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x^2-10x+8=0\\\\x^2-10x+25-17=0\\\\(x-5)^2=17\\\\x-5=√(17) \vee x-5=-√(17)\\\\x=5+√(17) \vee x=5-√(17)

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