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Solve the equation below by completing the square. Circle the number that is added to both sides. x2 - 10x = -18 ​

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Answer:

x = ±[tex]\sqrt{7}[/tex] - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 - 10x = -18

x^2 - 10x + 18 = 0

(x + 5)^2 - 5^2 + 18 = 0

(x + 5)^2 - 7 = 0

(x + 5)^2  = 7

[tex]\sqrt{(x + 5)^2}[/tex] [tex]=[/tex] ±[tex]\sqrt{7}[/tex]

x = ±[tex]\sqrt{7}[/tex] - 5