Question

The sum of a number and 5 is squared. The result is 81.

Answer 1

Answer:

x=4, x=-14

Step-by-step explanation:

With a radical

$(x+5)^2=81$

$\sqrt{(x+5)^2} =\sqrt{81}$

$x+5=9$

$x=4$

$x+5=-9$

$x=-14$

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