Question

Find the solution to the following equation by transforming it into a perfect square trinomial.
x2 – 10x = 39. Is {–3, 13} correct?

Answer 1

I don't understand that answer. complete the square

Answer 2

(-5)^2=25
x^2-10x+25

Answer 3

\[add~5^2~on both~ sides~ then~solve\]

Answer 4

These are my options.

{–3, 13}
{–15, 25}
{–20, 30}
{59, 69}

Answer 5

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 6

x^2 - 10x = 39

x^2 - 10x + 25 = 39 + 25 ... take half of 10, then square it, and add it to both sides

(x-5)^2 = 64

I'll let you finish up