Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter F - Foundations: A Prelude to Functions - Section F.4 Circles - F.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 38: 1

Answer

$\text{add}$; $25$

Work Step by Step

General strategy to complete the square of a quadratic equation $ax^2+bx+c$ is to add the value of $\left(\dfrac{b}{2}\right)^2$. Thus, to complete the square of the given polynomial, we will have to add $\left(\dfrac{10}{2}\right)^2=5^2=25$.
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