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Use completing the square to solve the equation x^2 0 10x = 08.

Which equation is used in the process?
x^2 0 10x + 25 = 17
x^2 0 10x + 25 = 08
x^2 0 10x 0 25 = 033

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ok so assuming the 0 means minus from typing problems

x^2-10x=-8

to completet the square
make sure the term in front of x^2 is 1
that is correct
then take 1/2 of the term in front of the x term and square it
-10/2=-5, (-5)^2=25
add that to both sides
x^2-10x+25=17


answer is the first equation
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