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(x-5)1/2+5=2
(x-5)1/2=-3
[(x-5)^1/2]^2=(-3)^2

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Answer:

x = 14

Explanation:

You want to solve for x, right?

(x-5)^(1/2)+5=2

You have it right so far.

(x - 5)^(1/2) = -3

(x - 5) = (-3)^2

x - 5 = 9

x = 9 + 5 = 14

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