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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The given expression says ...

Answer:
-5 -√8 or ≈ -7.83
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Solving the quadratic equation, to find its roots:</u>
- x^2 + 10x + 25 = 8 ⇒ The left side is perfect square
- (x+5)^2=8 ⇒ Getting square root of both sides
- x+5 = ± √8 ⇒ There are 2 roots
- x = - 5 ± √8
<u>The smallest root is:</u>
The one near the five is in the hundreds place and the one near the 4 is in the tenth place.
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