Question

complete the equation: x^2 + 10x + _ = (_)^2

Answer 1

Answer:

(x + 5)²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x² + 10x

To complete the square

add ( half the coefficient of the x- term )² to x² + 10x

x² + 2(5)x + 25

Then

x² + 10x + 25 = (x + 5)²