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Solve for x in the equation X2 - 10x+ 25 = 35.

X=5+2V6
X=5+ 35
x= 10+2.5
x= 10+ V35

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Answer:

x = 5 ± √35

Explanation:

The equation is already in the form of a completed square. Taking the square root, we can find x.

x² -10x +25 = 35

(x -5)² = 35

x -5 = ±√35 . . . . square root

x = 5 ± √35 . . . . add 5

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