SOLUTION: (x-13)squared =20, The question is (x-13)to the 2nd power = 20. My question how do I factor this.

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Question 190782: (x-13)squared =20, The question is (x-13)to the 2nd power = 20. My question how do I factor this.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Alan3354:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-13)squared =20, The question is (x-13)to the 2nd power = 20. My question how do I factor this.
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Factors:
[(x-13)-sqrt(20)][(x-13)+sqrt(20)]
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Simplify:
[x-13-2sqrt(5)][x-13+2sqrt(5)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's an equation. Factoring does not apply to equations.