SOLUTION: (2x-1)^2+5=14 solve for x. show all work. (2,-1) But how do I get to that?

Question 349000: (2x-1)^2+5=14
solve for x. show all work.
(2,-1)
But how do I get to that?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms.

Take the square root of both sides.

or Break up the "plus/minus" to form two equations.

or Take the square root of to get .

or Add to both sides.

or Combine like terms.

or Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the solutions are or .

You can also represent the solutions as the solution set {2, -1}

If you need more help, email me at jim_thompson5910@hotmail.com

Also, feel free to check out my tutoring website

Jim
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