SOLUTION: Give exact and approximate solution to three decimal places. (x+5)^2=4. I don't under stand the three decimal places

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Question 430407: Give exact and approximate solution to three decimal places. (x+5)^2=4. I don't under stand the three decimal places

Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x+5)^2=4
=> x^2 + 10x + 25 = 4
=> x^2 + 10x + 21 = 0
=> x^2 + 7x + 3x + 21 = 0
=> x(x+7) + 3(x +7) =0
=> (x+3)(x+7) = 0
so, x = -3 or x= -7

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