SOLUTION: Solve using the square root property: (x + 8)2 = 81 What are the steps

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Question 28481: Solve using the square root property:

(x + 8)2 = 81
What are the steps
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve:
%28x%2B8%29%5E2+=+81 Take the square root of both sides.
x%2B8= +or-9 Subtract 8 from both sides.
x = -8+9 or x = -8-9
x = 1 or x = -17