SOLUTION: Solve by even root property (x-5)^2=11

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Question 87482: Solve by even root property (x-5)^2=11
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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I'm not sure what you mean by the "even root property". Perhaps it is what I would call taking the square root of both sides of the equation.

%28x-5%29%5E2=11
x-5=+0%2B-sqrt%2811%29+ (Note: the 0 is not necessary, except that in algebra.com, I have to put the 0 in order to make the equation work properly.)

Next, add +5 to each side of the equation:
x=+5%2B-sqrt%2811%29+

R^2 Retired from SCC