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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use completing the square to solve the equation x2 - 10x = -8. Which equation is used in the process? x^2- 10x - 25 = -33?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope

hero (hero):

Why would you subtract 25 rather than add 25?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there must be +25

hero (hero):

You're always gonna end up adding to both sides, never subtracting when it comes to completing the square

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmm.. okay. x^2- 10x + 25 = 17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya

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