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x^{2}+25=x^{2}+2x+1
Use binomial theorem \left(a+b\right)^{2}=a^{2}+2ab+b^{2} to expand \left(x+1\right)^{2}.
x^{2}+25-x^{2}=2x+1
Subtract x^{2} from both sides.
25=2x+1
Combine x^{2} and -x^{2} to get 0.
2x+1=25
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
2x=25-1
Subtract 1 from both sides.
2x=24
Subtract 1 from 25 to get 24.
x=\frac{24}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=12
Divide 24 by 2 to get 12.