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What number must you add to complete the square? x2 + 10x = 37

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You must add 25 to both sides.
(10)/(2) ^(2)=
5^(2)= 25. Your answer would be
x^(2)+10x+25=62.

(x+5)(x+5)=62

(x+5)=
√(62)=7.87

(x+5)=7.87

x=2.87
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