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Question 108813: I was just needing help with this problem. 2(x-5)^2=3 I am suppose to solve for x.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for x:
2%28x-5%29%5E2+=+3 Divide both sides by 2.
%28x-5%29%5E2+=+3%2F2 Take the square root of both sides.
x-5+=+sqrt%283%2F2%29 or x-5+=+-sqrt%283%2F2%29 In both of these, add 5 to both sides.
x+=+5%2Bsqrt%283%2F2%29 or x+=+5-sqrt%283%2F2%29