SOLUTION: Solve. 5(x – 2)^2 = 3 I do not understand how to complete this problem. Please help.

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Question 89116: Solve. 5(x – 2)^2 = 3
I do not understand how to complete this problem. Please help.
Answer by tutor_paul(519) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%28x-2%29%5E2=3
Get the x term alone on the left side of the equation:
%28x-2%29%5E2=3%2F5
Take the square root of both sides:
x-2=+/-sqrt(3/5)
Solve for x:
highlight%28x=2%2B-sqrt%283%2F5%29%29
Good Luck,
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