SOLUTION: Solve using the square root property, assuming 2 is an exponent: (x

SOLUTION: Solve using the square root property, assuming 2 is an exponent: (x - 7 ) 2 = 16

Question 598679: Solve using the square root property, assuming 2 is an exponent:

(x - 7 ) 2 = 16
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve using the square root property, assuming 2 is an exponent:

(x - 7)^2 = 16
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(x-7)^2-4^2 = 0
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Factor:
(x-7-4)(x-7+4) = 0
----
(x-11)(x-3) = 0
x = 11 or x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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