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x^(2)-8x+16=25

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Answer:

x = 9 ; -1

Explanation:


x {}^(2) - 8x + 16 = 25 \\ x {}^(2) - 8x + 16 - 25 = 0 \\ {x}^(2) - 8x - 9 = 0 \\ (x + 1)(x - 9) = 0 \\ x = - 1 \\ x = 9

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