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 can first recognize that the left side of the equation can be expressed as a perfect square.

The expression \( x^2 + 10x + 25 \) can be rewritten as:

\[ (x + 5)^2 \]

Now, we can rewrite the equation as:

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

Next, we take the square root of both sides:

\[ x + 5 = 0 \]

Solving for \( x \), we subtract 5 from both sides:

\[ x = -5 \]

Thus, the solution to the quadratic equation \( x^2 + 10x + 25 = 0 \) is:

\[ \boxed{-5} \]