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Solve the equation. 2(x-3)^2 = 5

User Limo
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Answer:

2(x-3)² = 5

2(x-3)(x-3) = 5

2(x²-6x+9) = 5

2x²-12x+18-5=0

2x²-12x+13=0

Use Quadratic Formula to Solve

x = 15.16 = 15.2

or

x = 8.837 = 8.8

User Mrzli
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Answer: 4.25

Explanation:

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