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Identify and Isolate Square Root Term: Identify the terms and isolate the square root term. x2=10x+26
Eliminate Square Root by Squaring: Square both sides to eliminate the square root.(x2)2=(10x+26)2x4=10x+26
Rearrange Equation to Zero: Rearrange the equation to set it to zero. x4−10x−26=0
Factorize or Solve Quartic Equation: Attempt to factorize or solve the quartic equation. This step involves complex algebraic techniques or numerical methods which might be beyond basic algebraic skills; hence, using a calculator or software might be necessary.
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