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Follow the process of completing the square to solve x^2 - 10x + 8 = 0. What is the value of the constant that will be isolated on the right side of the equation in step 3? A.-8 B.-12 C.-32

User Hanggi
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Answer:

A. -8

Explanation:

User Shuk
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Answer:

A. -8

Explanation:


x^2-10x+8=0

then we subtract 8 from both sides


x^2-10x+8-8=0-8


x^2-10x=-8

The value on the right side is -8 in the process of completing the square.

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