SOLUTION: If the square of 2 less than an integer is 16, find the number(s).

SOLUTION: If the square of 2 less than an integer is 16, find the number(s).

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Question 74567: If the square of 2 less than an integer is 16, find the number(s).
Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-2)^2=16
x^2-4x+4=16
x^2-4x+4-16
x^2-4x-12=0
(x-6)(x+2)=0
x-6=0
x=6 answer.
x+2=0
x=-2 answer.
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