document.write( "Question 155042: Could you please help me solve this by completing the square:\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #114148 by oscargut(2103) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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x^2+10x-8=0
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\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28x%2B5%29%5E2-33=0\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"%28x%2B5%29%5E2=33\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x%2B5=sqrt%2833%29+or+-sqrt%2833%29\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"x=-5%2Bsqrt%2833%29+or+-5-sqrt%2833%29\"$
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