SOLUTION: I think I did this right but want to make sure. im solving for x. 2(x-5)^2=3 I got x=(rad)(3/2) + 5 am i right?

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Question 124285: I think I did this right but want to make sure. im solving for x. 2(x-5)^2=3 I got x=(rad)(3/2) + 5 am i right?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation




%28x-5%29%5E2=3%2F2 Divide both sides by 2



Take the square root of both sides



Add 5 to both sides to isolate x.



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Answer:

So our solution is:



This means our solution breaks down to:

or



So you are correct