Question

Please help Solve (x-5)^2=3

Answer 1

x = 5 + √3 or x = 5 - √3

Explanation:

Equation: (x - 5)² = 3

Square root: x - 5 = ±√3 <-- the square root of a number can be positive or negative.

Subtract: x = 5 + √3 or x = 5 - √3

Answer 2

x = 5 + √3, 5 - √3

which is 6.73 , 3.27 to the nearest hundredth.

Explanation:

(x - 5)^2 = 3

Take the square root of both sides:

x - 5 = +/- √3

x = 5 + √3, 5 - √3