Question

Consider the equation: x^2+10x+22=13
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Answer 1

(x + 5)^2 = (5 - 3)^2

Explanation:

Given the equation;

x^2 + 10x + 22 = 13

We have;

x^2 + 10x = 13 - 22

x^2 + 10x = -9

Adding half of 10 to both sides and completing the square as usual, we have;

(x + 5)^2 = 5^2 + (-9)

(x + 5)^2 = (5 - 3)^2