SOLUTION: I do not understand this equqtion. I need to solve for x. Could you please explain this step by step so I have a better understanding. Thanks 2(x-5)^2=3

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Question 379231: I do not understand this equqtion. I need to solve for x. Could you please explain this step by step so I have a better understanding. Thanks
2(x-5)^2=3
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x-5)^2=3
%28x-5%29%5E2+=+3%2F2
x+-+5+=+sqrt%283%2F2%29
x = 5 ± sqrt(3/2)
x = 5 ± 2sqrt(6)