Question

Solve the quadratic equation.

(x - 5)2 = 9
A)
x = 5 or 3
B)
x = 8 or 2
C)
x = -5 or 3
D)
x = -8 or 2

Answer 1

\(\normalsize\color{black}{ (x - 5)^2 = 9}\)

\(\normalsize\color{black}{ (x - 5)^2 = (±3)^2}\)

\(\normalsize\color{black}{ x - 5 = ±3}\)

\(\normalsize\color{black}{ x = 5±3}\)

\(\normalsize\color{black}{ x =?}\)

Answer 2

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