SOLUTION: Solve for (x + 5)^2 = 3

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Question 104052: Solve for (x + 5)^2 = 3
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
:
(x + 5)^2 = 3
Take the square root of both sides:
x + 5 = +- sqrt%283%29%29
:
Subtract 5 from both sides
x = -5 + sqrt(3)
and
x = -5 - sqrt(3)