SOLUTION: find the roots of x^2-8=17. show your work.

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Question 223724: find the roots of x^2-8=17. show your work.
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-8=17
x%5E2=25
Take the square root of each side:
x=+/-5
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