Question

Solve each equation by using the square root property. X^2–14x+49=3

Answer 1

The equation can be written as

`(x-7)^2=3`

taking the square root of both sides gives

`x-7=\pm\sqrt[]{3}`

Adding 7 to both sides gives

`x=\pm\sqrt[]{3}+7.`

which is the solution to our equation.