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50 POINTS!!! Use the square root property to solve for x in the following equation. Be sure to include both solutions. Show your work!

(x-3)^2-10=15

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Answer:

x=8,-2

Explanation:

Add 10 to both sides.

{(x-3)}^{2}=15+10

2 Simplify 15+10+25

(x−3) ^2=25

3 Take the square root of both sides.

x-3=+or-√25

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