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What are the solutions to the equation (x+5)2=32 ?

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Answer:

x = - 5 ± 4
√(2)

Explanation:

Given

(x + 5)² = 32 ( take the square root of both sides )

x + 5 = ±
√(32) = ± 4
√(2) ( subtract 5 from both sides )

x = - 5 ± 4
√(2) , then

x = - 5 - 4
√(2) , x = - 5 + 4
√(2)

User Giotskhada
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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

(x+5)2 = 32

2x + 10 = 32

2x = 32 - 10

2x = 22

x = 11

User Sandeep Gupta
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