Question

(x-16)²=256 solve the following quadratic equation

Answer 1

Square root the x-16 and the 256 to cancel the quantity squared. Then your left with x-16=16 add the 16 on the left to the 16 on the right and get x=32

Answer 2

x = 32 or x = 0

Explanation:

(x - 16)² = 256

x - 16 = ±√256

x - 16 = ±16

x = 32 or x = 0