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12-54.
Solve the quadratics below by first completing the square. Leave your solutions in exact form. Homework Help ✎
x2 − 10x + 22 = 0
x2 + 2x = 18
Add 3 to both sides.
Factor the left side.
Take the square root of both sides.
Add 5 to both sides.
Add 1 to both sides.
Follow the steps in part (a).