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Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square.

x^2-10x+15=0

First, choose the appropriate form and fill in the blanks with the correct numbers.
Then, solve the equation. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.

Form:
( x + _ )^2 = _
or
( x - _ )^2 = _

Solution:
x = _

^ Please use the template above to answer ^

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x^2 - 10x + 15 = 0
x^2 - 10x = -15
x^2 - 10x + 25 = -15 + 25
(x - 5)^2 = 10 <====
x - 5 = (+-)sqrt 10
x = 5 (+-) sqrt 10

solutions are :
x = 5 + sqrt 10 and x = 5 - sqrt 10


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