SOLUTION: Can you solve this (c-4)^2 = 5

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas  -> Quadratic Equation Customizable Word Problems -> SOLUTION: Can you solve this (c-4)^2 = 5      Log On


   

Question 208985: Can you solve this (c-4)^2 = 5
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
take sqrt both sides
.
(c-4) = sqrt 5 = 2.236
.
c=4+2.236 = 6.236
.
.
check,,,, { (6.236) -4 }^2 = 5
.
2.236^2 =5,,,,,ok
.