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(x-7)^2=0 does this have a real solution?

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yes that does have a solution if u replace x with 7 your solution will be 0, because
(7-7)^2=0
(0)^2=0
0=0
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Yes. You can solve in the usual way.

Take the square root:

... x-7 = ±√0 = 0

Add 7:

... x = 7

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There is one distinct real solution (with multiplicity 2).

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