Okay so question is
x^2-10x + 26 = 8
Lets simplify it
x^2-10x+18=0
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.x2−10x+18=0
Step 1: Use quadratic formula with a=1, b=-10, c=18.x=−b±√b2−4ac2a
x=−(−10)±√(−10)2−4(1)(18)2(1)
x=10±√282
x=5+√7 or x=5−√7
Answer
x=5+√7 or x=5−√7