Question

If (x-2)^2 =49 then x could be​

Answer 1

There are 2 solutions: x = -5, 9.

Explanation:

(x-2)^2 =49

Take square roots of both sides:

x - 2 = +/- 7

So x - 2 = 7 gives x = 9 , and

x - 2 = -7 gives x = -5.