SOLUTION: Solve or answer the questions regarding equations. Show work. Find the roots of x^2 minus 8 = 17

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Question 981422: Solve or answer the questions regarding equations. Show work.

Find the roots of x^2 minus 8 = 17
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2-8=17 Add 8 to each side.
x%5E2=25 Find the square root of each side.
x=plus or minus 5
ANSWER: x=5 or x=-5