SOLUTION: Solve by completing the square : x^2-10x=24 show work to thanks.

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Question 869016: Solve by completing the square : x^2-10x=24
show work to thanks.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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This should help to understand what to do:

Completing the Square to Solve General Quadratic Equation

The term to use for Completing the Square is %28-10%2F2%29%5E2=25. Your equation is simpler than if your coefficient on x%5E2 were something other than 1.