How do you solve #(x - 5)^2 = 2#?
1 Answer
Apr 28, 2017
#x = sqrt(2) + 5#
Explanation:
To isolate the
#(x-5)^2 = 2#
#sqrt((x-5)^2) = sqrt(2)#
The square root and power on the left term cancel out, leaving us with:
#x-5 = sqrt(2)#
To finish isolating the x, add
#x cancel(-5+5) = sqrt(2) + 5#
Final answer:
#x = sqrt(2) + 5#