Question 147243

*[Tex \LARGE (x+6)^2=4] Start with the given equation




*[Tex \LARGE x+6=\pm sqrt{4}] Take the square root of both sides





*[Tex \LARGE x+6=\pm 2] Simplify the square root.




*[Tex \LARGE x=-6\pm 2] Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate x.



 Break down the expression into two parts:




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 *[Tex \LARGE x=-6+2]  <font size="6">or</font>  *[Tex \LARGE x=-6-2]

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 Now combine like terms for each expression:

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 *[Tex \LARGE x=-4]  <font size="6">or</font>   *[Tex \LARGE x=-8]   </pre>



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Answer:

So our solution is

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*[Tex \LARGE x=-4]  <font size="6">or</font>   *[Tex \LARGE x=-8]

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