Question

Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation. 2(x+2)^2 - 5=932

Answer 1

1. Add 5 to each side

2. Divide each side by 2

3. Take the square root of each side

4. Subtract 2 from each side

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Answer 2

x = -2 ±sqrt(468.5)

Explanation:

2(x+2)^2 - 5=932

Add 5 to each side

2(x+2)^2 - 5+5=932+5

2(x+2)^2 =937

Divide each side by 2

2/2(x+2)^2 =937/2

(x+2)^2 = 468.5

Take the square root of each side

sqrt((x+2)^2) = ±sqrt(468.5)

x+2 = ±sqrt(468.5)

Subtract 2 from each side

x+2-2 = -2 ±sqrt(468.5)

x = -2 ±sqrt(468.5)