SOLUTION: The square of 2 more than a number is 25. Find the number.

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Question 762116: The square of 2 more than a number is 25. Find the number.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%282+%2B+x%29 = 25
2 + x = 25^2
2 + x = 625
x = 623