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Question 155042: Could you please help me solve this by completing the square:
x^2+10x-8=0
: Could you please help me solve this by completing the square:
x^2+10x-8=0

Answer by oscargut(666) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2+10x-8=0
then
x^2+10x-8=x^2+10x+25-25-8=x^2+10x+25-37
(x+5)^2-33=0
(x+5)^2=33
x+5=sqrt(33) or -sqrt(33)
x=-5+sqrt(33) or -5-sqrt(33)