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Jesse is solving the equation x2−10x=2 by completing the square. What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square? A 20 B 23 C 25 D 27
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Jesse is solving the equation x2−10x=2

by completing the square. What number should be added to both sides of the equation to complete the square?
A
20
B
23
C
25
D
27

User Josephkibe
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Answer:

25

Explanation:

User Manolete
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C, 25. You take half of the variable B, so 5 in this case, because B=10. Then you square it. 5^2 is 25.
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