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Given (x – 7)2 = 36, select the values of x. x = 13 x = 1 x = –29 x = 42

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Distribute 2 into the parenthesis

2(x-7) = 36
2x - 14 = 36

(add 14 to both sides)

2x = 50

(divide 2 by both sides)

x = 25

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