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Complete the square and please show work
x^2+10x

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Answer:

x = -10, 0

Explanation:

Step 1: Write quadratic

x² + 10x = 0

Step 2: Complete the Square

x² + 10x + 25 = 25

(x + 5)² = 25

Step 3: Square root both sides

x + 5 = ±5

Step 4: Subtract 5 on both sides

x = -5 ± 5

x = -10, 0

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