Question

Solve for x in the equation X2-10x+25=35
x=5+2.5
x=51 /35
x= 10:25
x= 10+ 35

Answer 1

x = 5+√35, 5-√35.

Explanation:

x^2 - 10x + 25 = 35

The left side is a perfect square, so:

(x - 5)^2 = 35

x - 5 = +/- √35

x = 5+√35, 5-√35.