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Factor the polynomial completely
Q(x)=x^2-10x+26
Q(x)= __

Factor the polynomial completely Q(x)=x^2-10x+26 Q(x)= __-example-1

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Answer:

complete the square

Explanation:

x^2 - 10x + 26 = x^2 - 10x + 25 - 25 + 26

= (x - 5)^2 +1

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