SOLUTION: i don't understand this solve the equation for x 2(x-5)^2=3

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Question 99090: i don't understand this solve the equation for x
2(x-5)^2=3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(28595) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x-5%29%5E2=3 Start with the given equation


%28x-5%29%5E2=3%2F2 Divide both sides by 2


x-5=0%2B-sqrt%283%2F2%29 Take the square root of both sides


x=5%2B-sqrt%283%2F2%29 Add 5 to both sides


Now break down the equation into two parts


x=5%2Bsqrt%283%2F2%29 or x=5-sqrt%283%2F2%29 (note: this is the exact answer)



The approximate answer is roughly:


x=6.22474487139159 or x=3.77525512860841