Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - The Square Root Property and Completing the Square - Exercise Set - Page 595: 101

Answer

Makes sense. In order to complete the square, you need to get the square of half the value of the coefficient of the x-term, which is $(\frac{10}{2})^2$. Thus, you need to add $25$ on both sides to complete the square.

Work Step by Step

Makes sense. In order to complete the square, you need to get the square of half the value of the coefficient of the x-term, which is $(\frac{10}{2})^2$. Thus, you need to add $25$ on both sides to complete the square.
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