SOLUTION: (x-2)²=-16

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Question 107655: (x-2)²=-16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Take the square root of both sides

Remember, taking the square root of a negative number does not result in a real number


Add 2 to both sides to isolate x.

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