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Algebra (all content)

Unit 9: Lesson 3

Solving quadratics by taking square roots
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Solving quadratics by taking square roots
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Quadratics by taking square roots: with steps

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Problem

Create a list of steps, in order, that will solve the following equation.
2, left parenthesis, x, plus, 2, right parenthesis, squared, minus, 5, equals, 93
Solution steps:
Add 2 to both sides
Add 5 to both sides
Divide both sides by 2
Multiply both sides by 2
Subtract 2 from both sides
Subtract 5 from both sides
Take the square root of both sides
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