Question

x^2 - 10x + 26 = 8 completing the square mathod how to do this?​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=5±√7

Step-by-step explanation:

x²-10x+26=8

x²-10x+18=0

x²- 2.5x + 5² - 5² +18 = 0

(x-5)²=25-18

(x-5)² = 7

x-5 = ±√7

∴ x=5±√7