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Solve (x - 5)2 = 3

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Answer:

x = 6.5

Explanation:

6.5 - 5 = 1.5

1.5(2) = 3

User Ogglas
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(x - 5)2 = 3

2x - 10 = 3

2x -10 + 10 = 3 + 10

2x = 13

2x/2 = 13/2

x = 6.5

Answer: x = 6.5

Hope this helps!!!

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