Question

Solve by taking the square roots of both sides.

(x + 4)2 - 5 = 2

Answer 1

Simplifying
(x + 4) * 2 + -5 = 2

Reorder the terms:
(4 + x) * 2 + -5 = 2

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
2(4 + x) + -5 = 2
(4 * 2 + x * 2) + -5 = 2
(8 + 2x) + -5 = 2

Reorder the terms:
8 + -5 + 2x = 2

Combine like terms: 8 + -5 = 3
3 + 2x = 2

Solving
3 + 2x = 2

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3' to each side of the equation.
3 + -3 + 2x = 2 + -3

Combine like terms: 3 + -3 = 0
0 + 2x = 2 + -3
2x = 2 + -3

Combine like terms: 2 + -3 = -1
2x = -1

Divide each side by '2'.
x = -0.5

Simplifying
x = -0.5

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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