Question

Solve (x – 3)2 = 49. Select the values of x. –46 -4 10 52

Answer 1

x = 10 x = -4

Explanation:

(x-3)^2 = 49

Take the square root of each side

sqrt((x-3)^2) =±sqrt( 49)

x-3 = ±7

Add 3 to each side

x-3+3 =3±7

x = 3+7 x = 3-7

x = 10 x = -4