Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: x = 25

Explanation:

(x – 7)2 = 36 (Given)

2(x -- 7) = 36 (Associative Property)

2x - 14 = 36 (Distributive Property)

2x - 14 + 14 = 36 + 14 (Addition Property of Equality)

2x = 50 (Simplification)

2x/2 = 50/2 (Division Property of Equality)

x = 25 (Simplification)

Answer 2

the values of x are 13 and 1.

Explanation:

x - 7 = +√36 or x - 7 = -√36

Therefore,

x - 7 = +6 or x - 7 = -6

=> x = 7 + 6 or x = 7 - 6

=> x = 13 or x = 1

Therefore, the values of x are 13 and 1.