SOLUTION: How do I solve for x? 1/3*(x-4)^2=11

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Question 679243: How do I solve for x?
1/3*(x-4)^2=11
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Multiply the entire equation by 3 to be rid of the fraction
3%281%2F3%29%28x-4%29%5E2+=+3%2811%29
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%28x-4%29%5E2+=+33
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sqrt%28x-4%29%5E2 = +/- sqrt%2833%29
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x-4 = +/- sqrt%2833%29
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x+=+4+%2B-+sqrt%2833%29
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x+=+4+%2B+sqrt%2833%29
AND
x+=+4+-+sqrt%2833%29
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