SOLUTION: Use the square root property to solve the following equations (x - 2)^2 = 25

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Question 100953: Use the square root property to solve the following equations
(x - 2)^2 = 25
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28sqrt%28x+-+2%29%5E2%29 = %28sqrt%2825%29%29
x-2=5
x=5+3
x=7
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Check by plugging x=7 back into the original equation and solve.