Question

Follow the process of completing the square to solve x2 - 10x + 8 = 0.

What is the value of the constant that will be isolated on the right side of the equation in step 3?

Answer 1

if you want solve this equation
x1 = 5+(17)^0.5
x2 = 5-(17)^0.5

Answer 2

add and subtract (co=efficient of x/2)^2
inthis case (-10/2)^2 i.e.,25