SOLUTION: Hello! if (x-2)squared = 25 and x < 0, what is the value of x?

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Question 916666: Hello!
if (x-2)squared = 25 and x < 0, what is the value of x?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, lwsshak3:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-2)^2 = 25 and x < 0
(x-2) = -5
x = -3

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if (x-2)squared = 25 and x < 0, what is the value of x?
(x-2)^2=25
x-2=±√25
x=2±5
x=2-5
x=-3