SOLUTION: Find the value of x: (x + 1)^2 – 3 = 13
I came up with x=11 but that is not right, what am I doing wrong?
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Question 830203: Find the value of x: (x + 1)^2 – 3 = 13
I came up with x=11 but that is not right, what am I doing wrong? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! (x + 1)^2 – 3 = 13
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(x+1)^2 = 16
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x+1 = 4 or x+1 = -4
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x = 3 or x = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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