SOLUTION: Solve: (10x+9)^2=112

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Question 117605: Solve: (10x+9)^2=112
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with the given equation



Take the square root of both sides




Simplify the square root (note: If you need help with simplifying the square root, check out this solver)



Subtract 9 from both sides


Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x.



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Answer:

So our solution is:



This means our solution breaks down to:



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