Question

Solve (x – 3)2 = 49. Select the values of x. –46 -4 10 52

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

Solving:

(x - 3)² = 49

Prime factorize 49

49 = 7 * 7 = 7²

(x - 3)² = 7²

Both sides take square root,

x - 3 = 7

Add 3 to both sides,

x = 7 + 3

x = 10