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(x−2) 2 +(x+8) 2 =10


Please Explain ASAP

User Sdooo
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Explanation:

(x-2) 2 +(x+8) 2 = 10

x-2 + 2× x 2×8 + 2 = 10

x - 2 + 2x + 16 + 2 = 10

x + 2x + 16 - 2 + 2 = 10

3x + 16 = 10

3x = 10-16

3x = -6

3x÷3x = 6 ÷ 3

x = -2

User Akatran
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Answer:

x= -0.5

Explanation:

2x-4+2x+16=10

4x+12=10

4x=-2

x=-1/2

User Josh Hudnall
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