Solve the following quadratic equation using the perfect square trinomial pattern: x2+10x+25=0

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To solve the quadratic equation \( x^2 + 10x + 25 = 0 \) using the perfect square trinomial pattern, we first recognize that the left side can be expressed as a square of a binomial.

The equation can be factored as:

\[ (x + 5)^2 = 0 \]

Now, we can set the squared term equal to zero:

\[ (x + 5)^2 = 0 \]

Next, we take the square root of both sides:

\[ x + 5 = 0 \]

Now, solve for \( x \):

\[ x = -5 \]

So the solution to the equation is:

\[ \boxed{-5} \]