SOLUTION: Solve the equation by the square root property. (11x - 12)2 = 20

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Question 1172826: Solve the equation by the square root property.
(11x - 12)2 = 20

Found 2 solutions by ankor@dixie-net.com, MathTherapy:
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the equation by the square root property.
%2811x+-+12%29%5E2+=+20
find the square root of both sides
11x+-+12+=+sqrt%2820%29
11x+=+2sqrt%285%29+%2B+12
x = %282sqrt%285%29%2B12%29%2F11

Answer by MathTherapy(10549) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve the equation by the square root property.
(11x - 12)2 = 20
A quadratic always has 2 roots. The other person's response is MISSING one of those 2 roots!