SOLUTION: Solve by using the square root method. (x+5)^2=14

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Question 782251: Solve by using the square root method.
(x+5)^2=14
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28x%2B5%29%5E2=14 Start with the given equation.


x%2B5=%22%22%2B-sqrt%2814%29 Take the square root of both sides.


x%2B5=sqrt%2814%29 or x%2B5=-sqrt%2814%29 Break up the "plus/minus" to form two equations.


x=-5%2Bsqrt%2814%29 or x=-5-sqrt%2814%29 Subtract 5 from both sides.


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So the solutions are x=-5%2Bsqrt%2814%29 or x=-5-sqrt%2814%29.