SOLUTION: Solve. (x + 2)^2 = 7

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Question 103590: Solve. (x + 2)^2 = 7
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x+%2B+2%29%5E2+=+7
sqrt%28%28x+%2B+2%29%5E2%29= + or - sqrt%287%29 Take the square root of both sides.
1.x%2B2=sqrt%287%29 Positive square root of the right hand side.
2.x%2B2=-sqrt%287%29Negative square root of the right hand side.
Two solutions :
x=sqrt%287%29-2
x=-sqrt%287%29-2