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Solve: (x + 2)² - 5 = 7

○ x = 2 ± √12
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○ x = -2± √12
X
x =
−2+2√3
O x = −2+2√3
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Explanation:

(x + 2)² - 5 = 7

Once in standard form, identify a, b and c from the original equation and plug them into the quadratic formula.

○ x = -2± √12

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