Question

Solving by Completing the Square

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

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`x^2-8x=10 \text{ *** we complete the square ***}\\ \\(x-4)^2-4^2=10 <=> (x-4)^2-16=10 \text{ *** we add 16 to both sides ***}\\\\(x-4)^2-16\boxed{+16}=(x-4)^2=10\boxed{+16}=26`

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