SOLUTION: Help! Solve (w+8)^2-12=0 where w is a real number. Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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Question 190646: Help!
Solve (w+8)^2-12=0 where w is a real number. Simplify your answer as much as possible.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve (w+8)^2-12=0 where w is a real number
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Factor to get:
((w+8)-2sqrt(3))((w+8)+2sqrt(3)) = 0
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w = (2sqrt(3) - 8) or w = (-2sqrt(3) - 8)
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Cheers,
Stan H.