OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §10.2 Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square · Exercise 41 · Algebra · Quadratics

Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square · Exercise 41

Solve the equation $x^{2} + 10 x = - 25$ ⓐ by using the Square Root Property and ⓑ by completing the square. ⓒ Which method do you prefer? Why?

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §10.2 Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square · Exercise 41

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