Question

Solve for x.
(x - 3)^2 -10 = 15

Answer 1

Explanation:

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`(x - 3)^2 - 10 = 15 \\\ (x - 3)^2 = 15 + 10 \\\ (x - 3)^2 = 25 \\\ x - 3 = √(25) \\\ x - 3 = \pm 5`

Solution #1:

x - 3 = 5

x = 5 + 3

x = 8

Solution #2:

x - 3 = - 5

x = - 5 + 3

x = - 2

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