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(x + 2)2 = 64 radical equation

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Answer:

X=30

Explanation:

30+2=32

32x2=64

User Douglas Denhartog
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Answer:

x = - 10, x = 6

Explanation:

Given

(x + 2)² = 64 ( take the square root of both sides )

x + 2 = ±
√(64) = ± 8 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

x = - 2 ± 8

Thus

x = - 2 - 8 = - 10

x = - 2 + 8 = 6

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