A student is solving the problem X to the power of 2+10x+ =16+ my method of completing the square. What number should the student add to both sides? A) 4 B)5 C) 25 D) 16

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BLUC · Answer 1 · 2022-05-29T18:42:48+0000

Answer: C) 25

Explanation:

x²+10x+ __=16+ __

Only the square of 5, 5², which is 25, can make the two factors plus equal to 10x, so we need to add 25.