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Factor the expression below x^2 - 10x + 25
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Factor the expression below x^2 - 10x + 25

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It would be (x-5)(x-5)
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find factors of x² and 25 that, when added together, will = -10x

x² - 10x + 25
x -5
x -5

(x - 5)(x - 5) = 0 should be your answer

x - 5 = 0
x - 5 (+5) = 0 (+5)
x = 5

If you are looking for x, x = 5

hope this helps
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