SOLUTION: 3. Solve using the square root property: (x + 7)^2 = 81

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Question 133128This question is from textbook intermediate algebra
: 3. Solve using the square root property:
(x + 7)^2 = 81
This question is from textbook intermediate algebra

Answer by cngriffith(27) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x + 7)^2 = 81
Take the square root of both sides
x+7=9 and x+7=-9
solve each equation
x=2 and x=-16