SOLUTION: How do I solve. Thank You sqrt(a+5)^2=

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Question 131606: How do I solve.
Thank You
sqrt(a+5)^2=
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, rapaljer:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sqrt%28%28a+%2B+5%29%5E2%29
There is always a + and a - square root
For instance:
sqrt%2881%29+=+9
and
sqrt%2881%29+=+-9
That's because 9%2A9+=+81 and -9%2A-9+=+81
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sqrt%28%28a+%2B+5%29%5E2%29+=+a+%2B+5
and
sqrt%28%28a+%2B+5%29%5E2%29+=+-a+-+5

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The technically correct answer for this sqrt%28%28a%2B5%29%5E2%29 is abs%28a%2B5%29.

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