SOLUTION: Solve the equation using factoring techniques (x+5)^2-16=0

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Question 264525: Solve the equation using factoring techniques
(x+5)^2-16=0
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Use the difference of squares formula A%5E2-B%5E2=%28A%2BB%29%28A-B%29. In this case, A=x%2B5 and B=4