SOLUTION: Solve by extraction of roots.
a. (2x-5)^2=9
b. 6*(w-1)/3 -4=2
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Question 532142: Solve by extraction of roots.
a. (2x-5)^2=9
b. 6*(w-1)/3 -4=2
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a.
(2x-5)^2 = 9
so
2x-5 = +/- 3
.
2x -5 = 3
2x = 8
x = 4
.
2x -5 = -3
2x = 2
x = 1
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