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Write in the form (x+p)^2+q
x^2−10x

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Answer:

(x - 5)² - 25

Explanation:

Using the method of completing the square

add/ subtract ( half the coefficient of the x- term)² to x² - 10x

x² + 2(- 5)x + 25 - 25

= (x - 5)² - 25

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