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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In solving the quadratic equation x2 - 10x + 8 = 0, what value would complete the square?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Would it be 25?

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Correct. You take the coefficient of the x term, (10 in this case), divide it by 2 (get 5) and square it (getting 25).

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