SOLUTION: Question 128335 I didn't understand how you came up with the squaring answer on each side I got: x-12=sq rt(16) x^2+144=16 where did the 24 come from?

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Question 128342: Question 128335
I didn't understand how you came up with the squaring answer on each side
I got:
x-12=sq rt(16)
x^2+144=16
where did the 24 come from?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is this the original equation: x-12=sqrt%2816%29?


x-12=sqrt%2816%29 Start with the given equation


x-12=4 Take the square root of 16 to get 4


x=4%2B12Add 12 to both sides


x=16 Combine like terms on the right side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=16