SOLUTION: Solve by extracting square roots. List exact and decimal solution rounded to 2 decimal places: (x+5)^2 = (x+4)^2 Thanks!

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Question 119487: Solve by extracting square roots. List exact and decimal solution rounded to 2 decimal places:
(x+5)^2 = (x+4)^2
Thanks!
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

%28x%2B5%29%5E2+=+%28x%2B4%29%5E2………….

sqrt%28%28x%2B5%29%5E2%29+=+sqrt%28%28x%2B4%29%5E2%29

x%2B5+=+x%2B4............no solution to satisfy this equation
x+-+x+=+-5+%2B+4............
0+=+-+1............not equal