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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x-5)^2 = 49

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This is the same as: (x - 5)(x - 5) = 49 Distribute(sometimes called FOIL) : x^2 -5x - 5x + 25 = 49 Collect like terms: x^2 - 10x - 24 = 0 Can you take it from here?

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