SOLUTION: Solve: 5(x-2)^2 =3 I have four answers: A) -5 plus minus sqrt3 B) 5 plus minus sqrt3 C) plus minus 4 D) plus minus sqrt 4 Can anyone help me solve this problem please? T

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Question 69873: Solve:
5(x-2)^2 =3
I have four answers:
A) -5 plus minus sqrt3
B) 5 plus minus sqrt3
C) plus minus 4
D) plus minus sqrt 4
Can anyone help me solve this problem please? Thank you

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
5(x-2)^2 = 3
:
Divide both sides by 5
(x-2)^2 = 3/5
:
Find the square root of both sides:
x - 2 = +/- Sqrt(3/5)
:
Add 2 to both sides:
x = 2 + Sqrt(3/5)
and
x = 2 - Sqrt(3/5)
:
None of your answers are even close

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