SOLUTION: Solve (u-10)^2-44=0 where “u” is a real number

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Question 1146785: Solve (u-10)^2-44=0 where “u” is a real number

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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Solve (u-10)^2-44=0 where “u” is a real number
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Add 44 to each side.
Find the square root of each side.
etc

Answer by ikleyn(52905)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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            If you never solved such problems before on your own, then it deserves the solution to be presented in steps.

(u-10)^2 - 44 = 0. Add 44 to both sides. (u-10)^2 = 44. Take the square root from both sides u - 10 = +/- . Add 10 to both sides. u = 10 +/- u = 10 +/- . Thus you just have the formula for two roots. This formula is the same as the quadratic formula.