SOLUTION: Solve (x + 5)^2 = 3

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Question 104104: Solve (x + 5)^2 = 3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with the given equation



Take the square root of both sides



Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.



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Answer:

So our solution is:



This means our solution breaks down to:



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