SOLUTION: determine the value of x, if (2x+7)^2=25

Question 793968: determine the value of x, if (2x+7)^2=25
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.

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

or Take the square root of to get .

or Subtract from both sides.

or Combine like terms.

or Divide both sides by to isolate .

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Answer:

So the solutions are or .

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