SOLUTION: Solve the following equation for x: x^2 + 5 = 21 Express your answer(s) in both "simplified radical" form, and in decimal form. I came up with x=4 and x=sqrt16. Wou

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Question 69007: Solve the following equation for x:
x^2 + 5 = 21
Express your answer(s) in both "simplified radical" form, and in decimal form.
I came up with x=4 and x=sqrt16. Would this be correct.

Answer by Nate(3500)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^2 + 5 = 21
x^2 = 16
x = +- 4

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