Question

Where does the section of the bridge meet ground level? Solve 0 = -x2 + 10x - 8

Answer 1

The answer is (x-5)^2=17

Explanation:

Answer 2

In can be less mental effort if the equation is multiplied by -1 first.
.. x^2 -10x +8 = 0
.. x^2 -10x +25 +8 -25 = 0
.. (x -5)^2 = 17
.. x -5 = ±√17
.. x = 5 ±√17

The values of x that satisfy the given equation are
.. x = 5 -√17 ≈ 0.877
.. x = 5 +√17 ≈ 9.123