SOLUTION: Solve the equation using factoring techniques. (x+50)^2-16=0

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Question 34728: Solve the equation using factoring techniques.
(x+50)^2-16=0
Found 2 solutions by mukhopadhyay, Prithwis:
Answer by mukhopadhyay(490) About Me  (Show Source):
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There must have been some typo's in the math. Pls. check you math and make necessary corrections.
(x+50)^2-16=0
=> (x+50)^2 = 16
=> (x+50)^2 = (+/-4)^2
=> (x+50) = 4 or (x+50) = -4
=> x = -46 or x = -54

Answer by Prithwis(166) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x+50)^2-16=0
=> (x+50)^2=16
=> x+50 = 4 or x+50 = -4
=> x = -46 or x = -54