Question

Solve (x + 9)2 = 25.

Apply the square root property of equality:
Isolate the variable.


StartRoot (x + 9) squared EndRoot = Plus or minus StartRoot 25 EndRoot
If x + 9 = 5, then x =
.

If x + 9 = –5, then x =
.

Answer 1

Answer:

X=-4

X=-14

Explanation:

If x= x+9=-5 then you do the subtract 9 from both sides to get x = -14

Answer 2

-4 ; -14

Explanation:

x+9 = 5

x = 5-9 = -4

x+9 = -5

x = -5-9 = -14