Question

How do you solve `(x - 9) ^ { 2} - 5= 16`?

Answer 1

See below.

Explanation:

Let's rewrite the equation:

`(x-9)(x-9)-5=16`

`x^2-9x-9x+81-5=16`

`x^2-18x+76=16`

`x^2-18x+60=0`

Now use the quadratic formula to solve for the roots.