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Solve the quadratic equation.

(x - 7)^2 = 81
A) x = 2 or -7
B) x = -16 or 2
C) x = 16 or -2
D) x = ±7

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(x - 7)^2 = 81


x - 7 = \pm √(81)


x - 7 = \pm 9


x = 9 + 7 \ \ or \ x = -9 + 7


x = 16 \ \ or \ x = -2

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Answer: x = 16 or x = -2 ( Answer C)
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