SOLUTION: Solve or answer the questions regarding equations. Show work. Find the roots of x^2 minus 8 = 17

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Question 981422: Solve or answer the questions regarding equations. Show work.

Find the roots of x^2 minus 8 = 17

Answer by macston(5194)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Add 8 to each side.
Find the square root of each side.
x=plus or minus 5
ANSWER: x=5 or x=-5

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