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Use the square root property to solve
(x+8)2 = 9

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Answer: x = -5 x = -11

Explanation:

(x+8)^2=9

Square root both sides of the equation - x+8=3

Move the 8 to the other side - x= -8+-3

-8+3 = -5

-8-3 = -11

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