SOLUTION: Please help me solve: (b-4)^2=16 I know I have to use the quadratic formula, but I can't figure it out

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Question 630045: Please help me solve:
(b-4)^2=16
I know I have to use the quadratic formula, but I can't figure it out
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Please help me solve:
(b-4)^2=16
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b-4 = sqrt(16) or b-4 = -sqrt(16)
b = 4+4 or b = 4-4
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b = 8 or b = 0
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Cheers,
Stan H.