SOLUTION: came across a problem that I could not figure out problem was worded this way x^2=49 3(x-5) please assist me in completing this problem and if you could also expl

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Question 256493: came across a problem that I could not figure out
problem was worded this way
x^2=49 3(x-5)
please assist me in completing this problem
and if you could also explain how to work this problem out correctly

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I am guessing it means

1.  Solve this equation:         

2.  Then substitute the solution(s) that you get
    into this expression  and simplify.

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1.  
    
    
    
 gives the solution 
 gives the solution 

2.  
    
    
    
    

    
    
    
    
      

Edwin

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