Question

Solve for x in the equation x2 - 10x+ 25 = 35.

x=512.5
x=57/35
X=10+2/5
x= 10+ /35​

Answer 1

x = 5 +/-√35

Explanation:

x^2 - 10x + 25 = 35

The left side is a perfect square:

(x - 5)^2 = 35

x - 5 = +/- √35

x = 5 +/- √35