SOLUTION: I do not understand how I am suppose to solve this. Solve by using the Square Root Property (x-5)^2=7

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Question 110344: I do not understand how I am suppose to solve this.
Solve by using the Square Root Property
(x-5)^2=7

Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, josmiceli:
Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve by using the Square Root Property

If we have

then we can of to solve for.

For any positive number ,
if

then
or
so, we will have:


........move to the right
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Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

take the square root of both sides
Note that the square root can be positive or negative

both of these are true
Now solve for x

answer
and

answer
Now check both answers



OK


7 = 7
OK

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