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16 September, 09:50

Follow the process of completing the square to solve x2 - 10x + 8 = 0.

What is the value of the constant that will be isolated on the right side of the equation in step 3?

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  1. 16 September, 10:10
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    X^2 + 10x + 8 = 0

    1. move 8 to the right by subtracting 8 from both sides

    x^2 + 10x = - 8

    2. b/2 10/2 = 5

    3. 5^2 = 25

    4. add 25 to both sides

    x^2 + 10x + 25 = - 8 + 25

    5. (x + 5) ^2 = 17

    6. x + 5 = + - √17

    7. x = - 5 + - √17
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