Question

Solve. (x - 5)^2 = 4.


x = 3 and x = 11
x = 9 and x = 11
x = 9 and x = 1
x = 7 and x = 3

Answer 1

x = 7 and x = 3

Answer 2

Take the square root of both sides and get x-5 = positive or negative 2

Answer 3

Then solve those two equations
x-5=2
x=7
x-5=-2
x=3