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

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Answer:

x = 1 , x = 13

Explanation:

(x - 7)² = 36 ( take square root of both sides )

x - 7 = ±
√(36) = ± 6 ( add 7 to both sides )

x = 7 ± 6

then

x = 7 - 6 = 1

x = 7 + 6 = 13

Ben Lever answered Apr 15, 2023

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