How do you solve x^ { 2} - 20x + 100= 28?

1 Answer
May 14, 2017

S = {10 +- 2sqrt7}

Explanation:

x^2 - 20x + 100 = 28
Factorize
<=> (x-10)^2 = 28
<=> x-10 = sqrt28 or x-10 = -sqrt28
<=> x=10+2sqrt7 or x=10-2sqrt7