SOLUTION: solve for x: (x+3)^2=5. thanks for your help.

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Question 201982: solve for x: (x+3)^2=5. thanks for your help.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(13794) About Me  (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 Subtract from both sides.


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So the solutions are or .