Question

Solve for x. Write the smaller solution first, and the larger solution second. (x - 7)^2 - 25 = 0

Answer 1

x=12,2

Explanation:

Add 25 on both sides

(x−7)​2​​=25

x-7 = ±
`√(25)`

x-7 = ±5

x=±5 +7

x= 12, 2

Answer 2

{2, 12}

Explanation:

Add 25 to your equation, take the square root, then add 7.

(x -7)^2 = 25

x -7 = ±√25 = ±5

x = 7 ± 5

x = 2 or 12 . . . . . the smaller answer is 2, so we list it first.