Ask Question
24 May, 18:10

Explain why the equation (x - 4) ^ 2 - 28 = 8 has two solutions. Then solve the equation to find the solutions.

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 24 May, 18:33
    0
    (x-4) ² - 28 = 8

    = x² + 16 - 8x - 28 = 8

    = x² - 8x - 12 = 8

    = x² - 8x - 12 - 8 = 0

    = x² - 8x - 20 = 0

    = x² - 10x + 2x - 20 = 0

    = x (x-10) + 2 (x-10) = 0

    = (x-10) (x+2) = 0

    either x = - 2 or x = 10, are the solutions of the given equations

    ans ...
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Explain why the equation (x - 4) ^ 2 - 28 = 8 has two solutions. Then solve the equation to find the solutions. ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers