SOLUTION: Solve (w-4)^2-32=0 , where w is a real number. Simplify your answer as much as possible. If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.

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Question 411612: Solve (w-4)^2-32=0 , where w is a real number.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
If there is more than one solution, separate them with commas.


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Hi

Solving

  (w-4)^2-32=0 

  (w-4)^2=32

   w -4 = ± sqrt(32)

   w = 4 ± sqrt(32)

   w = 4 ± sqrt(16*2)

   w = 4 ± 4sqrt(2)

 Solution Set is: {4+4sqrt(2),4-4sqrt(2)}