SOLUTION: Solve for x, (2+x)^2=16

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Question 995149: Solve for x, (2+x)^2=16
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Exponentiate to 1%2F2 on left and right members;
Add -2 to both members;
DONE.

Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x, (2+x)^2=16
1)  Take the square root of each side

2)  Subtract 2 from each side

3)  Solve for x

You should get: highlight_green%28system%28x+=+2_or%2Cx+=+-+6%29%29