SOLUTION: how do I solve this problem (2x+6)^2+(2x+4)^2=x^2

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Question 730507: how do I solve this problem
(2x+6)^2+(2x+4)^2=x^2
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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That will be a quadratic equation in x. Do all the multiplications and simplify. What you will have will be easier to work with for solving. Just put the final equation into general form. Factor if possible, otherwise, use general solution.