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  • 14-04-2021
  • Mathematics
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What should be done to x^2-10x in order to create a perfect square?
A)subtract 25
B)subtract 5
C)add 5
D)add 25

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DrippQueenMo
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  • 14-04-2021

Answer: B)subtract 5

(x-5)^2-25

Step-by-step explanation:

2a=-10

Divide both sides by 2

2a/2=-10/2

Simplify

a=-5

Add and subtract

x^2-10x+(-5)^2-(-5)^2

Complete the square

(x-5)^2-(-5)^2

Simplify;

(x-5)^2-25

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