SOLUTION: Solve the equation by using the square root property. Express any complex numbers using notation. (2x+5)^2=49

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Question 196189: Solve the equation by using the square root property. Express any complex numbers using notation.

(2x+5)^2=49
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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(2x +5)^2 = 49
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square root of both sides
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(2x+5) = +/- 7
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(1) 2x+5 = +7
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2x = 2
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x=1
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(2) 2x +5 = -7
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2x = -12
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x=-6
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checking
x=1,,, (2(1) +5)^2 = 7^2 =49,,,,ok
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x= -6,,,(2(-6) +5)^2 = (-12 +5)^2 = (-7)^2 = 49,,,,ok
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Remember problems to 2nd power have 2 answers