SOLUTION: 1/2(x-4)^2=8

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Question 383516: 1/2(x-4)^2=8
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1/2(x-4)^2=8
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%281%2F2%29%28x-4%29%5E2=8
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multiply by 2
%281%2A2%2F2%29%28x-4%29%5E2=8%2A2
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%28x-4%29%5E2=16
take the squareroot on both sides
x-4 =+/-4
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x= 4+4=8
OR
x=4-4=0
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x=8 OR x =0
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