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(x-4)^2=25 by taking the square root

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Answer:

x = -1, 9

Explanation:


(x-4)^2=25\\x-4=√(25)\\

x - 4 = ±5 (positive or negative 5, because (-5)^2 = 25)

x - 4 = 5

x = 9

or

x - 4 = -5

x = -1

x = -1, 9

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