SOLUTION: Solve the quadratic equation (x+5)^2−36=0 by taking square roots. If there is more than one correct answer, enter your answers as a comma separated list. If there are no real

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Question 920997: Solve the quadratic equation (x+5)^2−36=0 by taking square roots. If there is more than one correct answer, enter your answers as a comma separated list. If there are no real solutions, enter NONE.
I have tried everything and nothing. I got 1 but I can't figure out the other ones because the stupid thing told me there were other answers! Please Help.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2B5%29%5E2-36=0

%28x%2B5%29%5E2=36

sqrt%28%28x%2B5%29%5E2%29=sqrt%2836%29

x%2B5=0%2B-+6

highlight%28x=-5%2B-+6%29

Either x is -11 OR x is 1.