EXPLANATION
Given the expression (w - 5)^2 - 8 = 0
Adding +8 to both sides:
( w - 5 ) ^ 2 = 8
Applying the trinomial perfect square:
w^2 - 2*5*w + 5*5 = 8
Simplifying:
w^2 -10w + 25 = 8
Subtracting -8 to both sides
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