Question 672676
{{{ ( x - 3 )^2 = 25 }}}
Both sides are a perfect square
So you can take the square root of
both sides to simplify it.
{{{ x - 3 = 5 }}}
Add {{{3}}} to both sides
{{{ x = 8 }}}
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check the answer:
{{{ ( 8 - 3 )^2 = 25 }}}
{{{ 5^2 = 25 }}}
{{{ 25 = 25 }}}
OK