SOLUTION: Find the roots of x^2-8=17

Question 985931: Find the roots of x^2-8=17
Found 2 solutions by macston, ikleyn:
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x^2-8=17
x^2-25=0
(x-5)(x+5)=0
x-5=0 -OR- x+5=0
x=5 -OR- x=-5
Answer by ikleyn(52835) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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- = ,

= + ,

= ,

x = +/- 5.

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