SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square. x^2-10x+24=0

Question 88258: Solve by completing the square.
x^2-10x+24=0
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First, get the x^2 and x terms alone on the left side of the equation:

Divide the coefficient of x (10) by 2 and square the result. Add this to both
sides of the equation in order to maintain the equality:

Convert the left side of the equation to "squared" form and simplify the right side.

Take the square root of both sides:
x-5=+-1
Solve for x - remember you will get 2 answers... lets take the case of the +1 first:

Now, take the case of -1:

Good Luck,
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